Historia
This research vessel was built in 1974 by Burrard Drydock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.
Notas históricas
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.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1974 she was owned by Cayman Island Vessels Ltd., Cayman Islands.
She was owned by Gulf Science & Technology Co.
Significado del nombre
Named to honor one of Gulf's most distinguished scientists, Dr. Hollis D. Hedberg, retired Vice President of Gulf Oil.
Reconstrucciones
Rebuilt in 1981 (lengthened by 60') by Burrard Yarrows Corporation, Vancouver, Canada.
Referencias
www.eti-geochemistry.com ↗ (website viewed 01/09/2025)
