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Research Vessel Robert Gordon Sproul

Research Vessel Robert Gordon Sproul

About Research Vessel Robert Gordon Sproul

Research Vessel Robert Gordon Sproul is a general-purpose research vessel owned and operated by the Scripps Institute of Oceanography and UC San Diego and generally serves research purposes in nearby waters off of the coast of Southern California as one of the smaller research vessels available to the institute. R/V Robert Gordon Sproul is named after the 11th president of the University of California, Robert Sproul, who served from 1930-1958. This named asset is mobile, for information on its exact location please refer to the Scripps Institute of Oceanography website.

Building Details

Naming Type: Donor
Building Location: Scripps institution of Oceanography
Date Constructed: January 1, 1978
Predominant Use: Laboratory/Research
Floors or Levels: --
Other Names:

R/V Robert Gordon Sproul

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