Histoire
This research vessel was built in 1974 by Burrard Drydock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.
Notes historiques
This vessel was built at Burrard Drydock Co. Ltd. North Vancouver BC Canada. 1974. Her Midbody section was built at Yarrows Ltd., Esquimalt BC Canada. the Hedberg first operated in Alaskan waters and later along the lower U.S. Pacific Coast. By early 1977, the ship was in the Gulf, looking at high-priced federal leases for Gulf Oil Exploration & Production Company. In all, the ship has surveyed some 75,000 miles since it was launched.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1974 she was owned by Cayman Island Vessels Ltd., Cayman Islands.
She was owned by Gulf Science & Technology Co.
Signification du nom
Named to honor one of Gulf's most distinguished scientists, Dr. Hollis D. Hedberg, retired Vice President of Gulf Oil.
Reconstructions
Rebuilt in 1981 (lengthened by 60') by Burrard Yarrows Corporation, Vancouver, Canada.
Références
www.eti-geochemistry.com ↗ (website viewed 01/09/2025)
