Histoire
This research vessel was built in 1981 by Little Hoquiam Boat Shop.
Notes historiques
The Bamfield Marine Services Centre website states "The M/V Alta operates bottom trawls, dredges, hydrographic and oceanographic instrumentation, has a range of 600+ nautical miles and a running speed of 9.5 knots. Maximum capacity is 12 passengers plus crew. The M/V Alta (13m) was built in 1981-82 by Little Hoquiam Shipyards, WA. The fibreglass design is by Monk with modifications by Jack Sarin. Funding for the M/V Alta was provided through the University of Calgary by the Devonian Group of Charitable Foundations and the Province of Alberta."
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1981-1995 as a research vessel she was owned by The Governors of the University of Calgary, Calgary AB Canada.
In 2003-2025 she was owned by Western Universities Marine Biological Society, Bamfield BC Canada.
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- Harbour & Shipping March 1983
