The research vessel Spencer F. Baird is 134 feet long. She is a large converted Army sea-going tug and has a cruising range of approximately 5,800 files at a speed of 10.5 knots. Electric and hydraulic winches carrying 5/16-inch and 3/16-inch wire rope are installed. One is capable of carrying 40,000 feet of cable tapered from 3/4-inch to 3/8-inch--a cable long enough to work in thev ery deepest parts of the ocean. There are accomodations for 34 scientists and crew members
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