Endeavour-class oceanographic research ship
The Endeavour class were non-combat naval ships used by the Canadian Forces for oceanographic research.
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators: | |
| In commission: | 1965–1998 |
| Planned: | 2 |
| Completed: | 2 |
| Retired: | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Oceanographic research ship |
| Displacement: | 1,560 long tons (1,590 t) |
| Length: | 236 ft 0 in (71.9 m) |
| Beam: | 38 ft 6 in (11.7 m) |
| Draught: | 13 ft 0 in (4.0 m) |
| Propulsion: | Diesel electric, 2 shafts, 2,960 shp (2,207 kW) |
| Speed: | 16 knots (30 km/h) |
| Complement: | 50 |
| Aviation facilities: | Helicopter deck |
There were at least two ships built in this class, HMCS Endeavour (AGOR 171), and CFAV Quest (AGOR 172), originally HMCS Quest.
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