Characteristics:
Displacement:
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2,130 tons full load
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Dimensions:
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253 x 42 x 15 feet
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Propulsion:
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2 shafts;
Diesel electric, 2,960 shp;
15 knots
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Crew:
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55
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Aviation:
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Small helicopter deck (later converted
for other uses)
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Ships:
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Name
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Pendant
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Commissioned
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Homeport
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QUEST
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172
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1969
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Halifax
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QUEST is one of two oceanographic and research vessels to
serve
the postwar Navy. The other, ENDEAVOUR, was paid off during the 1997-98
period. QUEST has recently undergone a 42.5 million dollar refit to
extend
her service life, and to make her capable of supporting new test
programs,
including the new TIAPS towed sonar array to be fitted to the HALIFAX
class
frigates. Presumably she will replace HMCS NIPIGON (paid off 1998) in
this
respect. While technically a naval ship, she is civilian-manned.
Photos:
(click on thumbnail for bigger image)
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QUEST
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Notes:
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1. QUEST on the synchrolift
during a maintenance period. Note that the former helicopter deck seems
to have a new deckhouse. (2003) Sandy McClearn photo.
2. QUEST was the review ship for a 1985 NATO naval review in Bedford
Basin. Britain's Prince Andrew was onboard. ('85) DND photo.
3. QUEST at sea. DND photo.
4. Sandy McClearn photo.
5. Sandy McClearn photo.
6. QUEST enters Halifax Harbour. Sandy McClearn photo.
7. QUEST underway in Halifax Harbour. Sandy McClearn photo.
8. QUEST underway in Halifax Harbour. Sandy McClearn photo.
9. QUEST with the Halifax skyline in the background. (2008) Sandy
McClearn photo.
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