R/V John N Cobb
| Model #: |
31A8 1/2 |
Engine #: |
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| Bore & Stroke: |
8 1/2" x 11 1/2" |
Cylinders: |
eight |
| Horsepower: |
440 |
RPM: |
525 |
| Current Owner: |
NOAA link |
| Current Location: |
Seattle, Washington  map |
| Current Condition: |
Operational as primary propulsion |
Engine History
The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) research vessel John N Cobb is powered by a six-cylinder Fairbanks-Morse diesel engine. The boat, styled after a Pacific Trawler, conducts fisheries research in Southeast Alaska every summer as part of NOAA's mission to conserve and manage coastal and marine resources.
External Links
NOAA's John N Cobb page
John N Cobb Wikipedia entry
