Vessel Profile

Mount Mitchell (NOAA)

Research Vessel 1967 USA Steel

Photo: George Schneider

Story

This research vessel was built in 1967 by Aerojet General Shipyards in Jacksonville, FL.

In 1968-1970 she was owned by the United States Coast & Geodetic Survey, Washington DC USA.

In 1970-1995 she was owned by the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration, Washington DC USA.

In 2003-2023 she was owned by Mt. Mitchell LLC (She is managed and operated by Global Seas LLC, headquartered in Seattle WA).

Name	Mount Mitchell (NOAA)
Also Known As	Mount Mitchell (USCGS), Mount Mitchell (NOAA) (1970), Mt. Mitchell (2003)
Pendant	MSS-222; S-222

Type	Research Vessel
Dimensions	231.00' × 42.00' × 14.00'
Dimensions (Metric)	70.4m × 12.8m × 4.4m
Gross Tons	1591
Net Tons	578
Propulsion	Twin Screw
Engine	General Motors Corporation, Detroit MI USA
Engine Power	2-1,200 hp (0.89 MW) geared diesel engines

Fate	Afloat in 2023
Shipwreck	No

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