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Fay Slover

Old Dominion University · Captain Patrick Curry

Fay Slover photo 1USAphoto:GMSO

R/V Fay Slover is a fast, stable platform that operates in the Chesapeake Bay and estuaries, conducting coastal research providing rapid sampling for physical, biological, chemical, and geological oceanographic projects and water quality. Fay Slover's capabilities and versatility allow for exploration, hydrography, meteorological monitoring (including air quality) and instrumentation deployment.

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Nov 2025 – May 2026 · 29 port calls

Operating area: Chesapeake Bay

8

Research bunks

16.8 m

Length

15 kn

Cruise speed

Dayboat, no overnights

Endurance

215 nm

Range

2002

Year built

52

Gross tons


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