Endeavour-class research ship
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators | |
| In commission | 1965–1998 |
| Planned | 2 |
| Completed | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Oceanographic research ship |
| Displacement | 1,560 long tons (1,590 t) |
| Length | 236 ft 0 in (71.9 m) |
| Beam | 38 ft 6 in (11.7 m) |
| Draught | 13 ft 0 in (4.0 m) |
| Propulsion | Diesel electric, 2 shafts, 2,960 shp (2,207 kW) |
| Speed | 16 knots (30 km/h) |
| Complement | 50 |
| Aviation facilities | Helicopter deck |
The Endeavour class were non-combat naval ships used by the Canadian Forces for oceanographic research.
There were at least two ships built in this class, HMCS Endeavour (AGOR 171), and CFAV Quest (AGOR 172), originally HMCS Quest.