Great Lakes Monitoring: The Lake Guardian

About R/V Lake Guardian

Visiting Researchers
Safety Aboard R/V Lake Guardian
Labs Onboard
Sampling and Monitoring Equipment
General Specifications
Scientific Work Spaces and Equipment Specifications

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Visualizing the Great Lakes: Lake Guardian Image Collection

Deck by Deck
on Lake Guardian
Bridge | Forecastle | Main Deck

R/V Lake Guardian: General Specifications

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Dimensions

Length 180 feet

Beam 40 feet

Depth 14 Feet

Draft 11 feet

Gross Tonnage 283tons

Displaced tonnag (light) 850 tons

Ice strengthened to ABS class "C"

Fully air conditioned and heated

Performance

Cruising Speed 11 Knots

Fuel Consumption 75 gal/hr

Range 6,000 miles

Fuel Capacity 79,000 gallons

Potable Water Capacity 29,000 gallons

Ballast Water Capacity 76,500 gallons

Holding Tank Capacity 44,000 gallons

Contaminated Waste Capacity 2,500 gallons

Dimensions
Length	180 feet
Beam	40 feet
Depth	14 Feet
Draft	11 feet
Gross Tonnage	283tons
Displaced tonnag (light)	850 tons
Ice strengthened to ABS class "C"
Fully air conditioned and heated
Performance
Cruising Speed	11 Knots
Fuel Consumption	75 gal/hr
Range	6,000 miles
Fuel Capacity	79,000 gallons
Potable Water Capacity	29,000 gallons
Ballast Water Capacity	76,500 gallons
Holding Tank Capacity	44,000 gallons
Contaminated Waste Capacity	2,500 gallons