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Marine and Environmental Sciences Department Welcomes New Vessel

 


Members of the Marine and Environmental Sciences Department pose with 
President Kimberly Ballard Washington and the new, Pioneer vessel.

In case you missed it, the Savannah State University (SSU) College of Science and Technology's  Marine and Environmental Sciences department has a new member!

Late last month the much anticipated Marine Science vessel was delivered to, and received by an enthusiastic group of students, faculty, staff, and SSU President Kimberly Ballard Washington.

Captain Shawn Smith will be operating the boat, which has a 200 gallon fuel capacity that will enable the Marine and Environmental Science Department to conduct offshore research and conservation work.

Vessel Details:

Privateer 2600 Wanchese Open Cabin built by Radcliffe Boat Works, LLC

Length: 26 ft

Make: Privateer

Model year: 2022

Model name: 2600 Wanchese Open Cabin

Engines: 2 Suzuki outboard motors

This vessel, which has taken two years to be build and was ordered in June of 2020, had been held up by supply chain issues. 

If you would like to make a donation to the Marine and Environmental Sciences Department,  visit the university's giving page and choose "other" from the drop down menu, then type in Marine and Environmental Sciences as your gift designation.


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