Surface
R/V LMG
[Adapted from "R/V Laurence M. Gould", "http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/support/gould.htm"] The R/V Laurence M.Gould is 76 meters in length, and is ice-strengthened (Ice class ABS A1). The Gould, a multi-disciplinary research platform, is designed for year-round polar operations and can accomodate 26 research scientists for missions up to 75 days long. Its primary mission is to support research in the Antarctic Peninsula region and to resupply and transport researchers and staff between Palmer Station and South American ports.