RV Martin Sheen

History
United States
NameCaribana[1]
Launched1977
FateOcean Alliance sold it to Sea Shepherd USA in 2014.
History
United States
NameMartin Sheen
Acquired2014
Identification
Statusin service
General characteristics
Class and typeSailboat
Displacement38 tons
Length80 ft (24 m)
Beam20.6 ft
Depth of hold8 ft
PropulsionSail and one diesel engine
ComplementHull ID: BL2A76ECL697 (aluminum)
NotesResearch vessel. USCG Doc. No.: 1228821

RV Martin Sheen is a sailboat owned and operated by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. It is being used as a research vessel to study the plastic debris and microplastics contamination in the oceans, as well as researching marine oil spills.[2][3]

The ship was named in honor of the American actor and supporter of Sea Shepherd, Martin Sheen.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Coast Guard Vessel Documentation - Search by name (all caps)". NOAA. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
  2. ^ a b "Martin Sheen Unveils Sea Shepherd's Newest Vessel, R/V Martin Sheen, Named in his Honor". Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. October 18, 2014. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  3. ^ "The R/V Martin Sheen Arrives in Costa Rica for Ocean Research and Awareness Campaign". Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. June 19, 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-01.


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