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The research vessel Argo, 213-foot, 2,000 ton former Navy auxiliary rescue and salvage vessel that joined the oceanographic research fleet of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She had been specifically fitted to conduct scientific research. Carrying a crew of 31, and a scientific crew of 24, she was by far the largest vessel in the University's fleet. Circa 1960.

The research vessel Argo, 213-foot, 2,000 ton former Navy auxiliary rescue and salvage vessel that joined the oceanographi...