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R/V Agassiz

Birthing the Agassiz

The Agassiz was custom built in 2002 at Winninghoff Boat Yards in Rowley, Massachusetts at a cost of $212,000. Funding was provided by a 12-member campus-wide consortium. Click images to enlarge.

Aluminum Skeleton
Decking
Winch
an aluminum skeleton add some decking and a winch
Painted Boat
Almost Ready
USCG
a coat of paint almost ready USCG says 'good to go'