She is equipped with a large tow/troll winch, large deck crane, dive center with professional dive equipment and is helicopter-capable. She accommodates 60+ for sleeping. Some of the many noteworthy achievements of her unparalleled history are described in the full specification.

She is well suited for research, survey, expedition, diving, pelagic deep ocean geo-survey, ocean bio research, oil exploration, oil field support, standby, security or hospital.

�Atlantis II� is a special and highly respected, totally proven, all-ocean, all-weather vessel with enormous and wide ranging capabilities. �Atlantis II� could be configured to continue her superlative research career or used as a successful expedition or exploration yacht. Truly a magnificent vessel!

Additional information is available upon request.

Contact Rob Lager at 516-767-0141 for further information.

There is a full commercial galley with amenities, and the equipment includes a large walk-in freezer, two small chest freezers, a large walk-in cooler and a smaller walk-in cooler with enough storage for 120 days of food. There are 6000 gallon per day fresh water makers. There is a BBQ and fire pits.

There are 32 staterooms, most of which have a private en suite bathroom with shower. There are various configurations of double or single staterooms, and are also bunk rooms for crew. Sixteen of the staterooms have been fully renovated, and sixteen have been stripped, resurfaced and are in the process of being completed.

The vessel is in a process of a refit and much of the interior has been redone. Some of the interior is commercial grade finish; some areas have been converted to "yacht" finish.

Features:
Underwater observation chamber with six viewing ports in bulbous bow
Full gym with free weights, Bow Flex, bike, stretch and treadmill
Diving center, fully updated, with latest gear & racks for 30/60 divers, including: 2 dive compressors, full SCUBA facilities, tanks, BCDs, wet suits, regulators, weights, UW dive lights for night work
Fully equipped hospital with surgery and defibrillators
Full laundry facility
Retail store

Electrician's Shop
Radar/navigation/GPS equipped

Surveillance/security system

The steam boilers are still on board and could either be used for running large equipment, i.e., huge watermakers, etc., or they could be removed providing a large area for another purpose.

Equipment:
Twin EMD Detroit Diesels, 12-567 EA-S, 2 x 1245 hp
Auxiliary diesels, 750 hp
Caterpillar 250 kW generator, in process of being fully rebuilt
Caterpillar 250 kW generator, very good condition
Emergency generator, 125 kW, with newly rebuilt Detroit 671 diesel
GE 600 hp Bow thruster, articulating, variable speed, DC electric, runs off PTO from main engines; this unit can be used as an emergency propulsion system
New water separators

All new sewage pumps
All new potable water pumps
New or rebuilt valves
Special "Navy" type bilge compartment control system

Full machinery shop with lathes, milling machines, welding equipment, etc.

Full air conditioning, 4 units
6,000 gal/day Watermakers

Manuals for all equipment

Heavy equipment lift vessel supported by:
30' Pettibone 20 ton hydraulic deck crane, fully rebuilt 2007
Trawl winch on deck with 8 miles of cable
Stern capstan, newly rebuilt
Windlass, newly rebuilt

Fully equipped safety features and life rafts
22' Skiff

Equipment and prop storage space

Possibility for helipad capability

Her second mission, in 1963, was interrupted when the U.S. Nuclear Submarine "Thresher" sunk in 8,000 feet of water and she proceeded to the site where she aided in the search and recorded the first photographs, earning her a commendation from the U.S. Navy.

In 1975, she embarked on a 573 day voyage of roughly 80,000 miles around the world performing marine research and engineering projects, the most mileage per trip of all of the Institution's vessels. In 1979, she underwent a major refit, converting her power source from steam to diesel, thereby reducing her operating cost, increasing her range of travel, and increasing her selection of ports. In 1983, a deck hangar and A-frame were installed enabling her to handle the launch and recovery of a submersible oceanographic vehicle. She set a record for days at sea in 1992, with 894 days away, 575 days at sea, and 73,097 miles. She was among the first of all research vessels to employ female officers and crew, and to welcome female scientists. She visited 78 nations and over 112 ports, hosting numerous world leaders and dignitaries.

Her most well known achievement was to serve as support vessel for the deep sea, 3-person diving submersible Alvin at the wreck of the R.M.S. Titanic in the North Atlantic in 1984. R/V "Atlantis II" arrived with the new towed imaging system Argo developed by the WHOI Deep Submergence Laboratory, where 12 Alvin dives ensued, utilizing deep sea imaging systems and the prototype remotely-operated vehicle, Jason Jr.

She subsequently continued in general oceanographic research, with a focus on biological, geological and geochemical studies of the Mid-Ocean Ridge in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

R/V "Atlantis II" was retired from the Wood Hole Oceanographic Institution in 1996. She sailed over a million miles in service on 468 cruises and spent 8,115 days at sea in every ocean of the world. She proceeded to Louisiana, where her stern A-frame for submersible launch and recovery was removed. She was sold to a private U.S. firm for fisheries research, with the approval of the National Science Foundation, and subsequently to a private firm for expedition voyaging. State-of-the-art technologically advanced equipment has been added to further enhance her exploratory capabilities.

This ship's archival documentation includes her full historical record including all plans and modifications.

From Marine Survey Report of November 1999:

"The vessel was built of all welded steel construction by Maryland
Shipbuilding Company, Baltimore, Maryland, in 1961/62. The vessel
underwent extensive refitting in 1979, converting the vessel from steam
to diesel power. A stern deck equipment hanger and a large ROV tending
A-frame were added in 1983 for use with a large submersible. The
A-frame has since been removed, but the foundation and hydraulic
systems remain. The vessel is presently undergoing refurbishment and
modernization.

The vessel is of a typical ocean service, research design with a model
bow, transom stern, sheer main deck with forward forecastle, and a
two-and-one-half-deck steel superstructure containing quarters, and
spaces that have in the past been used for laboratories and research.

The vessel is framed longitudinally and transversely in accordance with
good marine practice for a vessel of its size and intended service.
Reportedly, the vessel was originally built to American Bureau of Shipping
scantlings as Maltese Cross A-1 Circle E.

The vessel's hull is protected by means of a two-tier rubrail fender
system constructed of 6" diameter split pipe. The upper strake is
located at the forecastle deck elevation and runs from a point 30' aft of
the stern aft to the break of the forecastle on both port and starboard
sides. The second strake is located at the main deck elevation and runs
from a point 40' aft of the stern aft to a point 24' aft of the break of the
forecastle on both port and starboard sides.

Bulwarks are constructed of steel, of the open type, with a height
forward in way of the forecastle of 48", tapering to a height of 42" in
way of the mid-portion of the forecastle deck, and fairing into a
three-tier 42" high pipe safety rail in way of the aft end of the
forecastle deck. Bulwarks in way of the aft deck have a height of 30"
and are of a similar design. Bulwarks are fitted with adequate freeing
ports.

Deck fittings consist of the following: Located to port and starboard on
the foredeck are 10" diameter cast steel double bitts with adjacent 16"
closed chocks. Located to port and starboard aft on the foredeck are
10" diameter cast steel double bitts with adjacent 16" closed chocks and
12" open chocks. In way of the after end of the forecastle deck level
three (3) 6" diameter steel H-bitts range down the port side while one
(1) is located on the starboard side. Located to port and starboard on
the aft deck are 6" diameter bitts with adjacent 18" closed chocks, each
chock fitted with four (4) securing horns, and adjacent 6" diameter
closed chocks, each chock fitted with two (2) securing horns. An
American Engineering 18" diameter warping capstan is located to
starboard on the aft deck.

Ground tackle consists on one (1) each port and starboard bow Baldt
3,300-lb. anchor, each fitted with a reported seven (7) shots of 1-7/16"
stud link chain. The anchors are handled by a double wildcat, double 18"
diameter gypsy head, Skagit Model WE1HWG-23-6 anchor windlass
powered by a 25-HP electric motor.

The vessel also has on board, located on the foredeck, a spare 1,200-lb.
anchor.

Bulkheads are constructed of steel and are designed watertight, with
watertight doors located at strategic areas throughout the vessel as
noted below.

The fuel oil tanks noted above have a total reported capacity of
109,760-gallons and are fitted with approved type filling lines, vents
with flame screens, and fuel oil shut-off valves.

Fresh water capacity is reported to be 26,600-gallons with an additional
evaporator capacity of 4,800-gallons per day.

Lead ballast is reported to be 271 long tons.

The deckhouse is constructed of steel and is fitted with steel watertight
doors, portlights, and fixed windows. The interior of the vessel is
centrally air conditioned by means of forward and aft centralized chill
water air conditioning units, and heated by means of boiler-heated
radiators and electric space heaters.

The vessel is arranged with passenger/scientist accommodation,
auxiliary work and support rooms on the lower deck level within the hull;
stores, galley/messing, officer and crew accommodation and laboratory
spaces on the main deck level; senior officer and passenger/scientist
accommodation, a library, gymnasium and a store on the 01 (upper)
deck level; ship support, electronic support and crew accommodation on
the 02 deck level; the pilothouse, radio room and chart room on the
bridge deck; and a full bar/lounge located on top of and behind the
pilothouse."

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION:
Gross Tonnage = 1,529
Net Tonnage = 510
Depth = 21.0'
Freeboard to Working Deck = 7.21'
Range = 9,000 Nautical Miles

Wet Laboratories = 37m2
Dry Laboratories = 130m2
Fresh Water Generator Capacity = 8m3
Free Working Deck Area = 28m2
Space for Container Laboratory = 3m x 12m

She is equipped with a large tow/troll winch, large deck crane, dive center with professional dive equipment and is helicopter-capable. She accommodates 60+ for sleeping. Some of the many noteworthy achievements of her unparalleled history are described in the full specification.

She is well suited for research, survey, expedition, diving, pelagic deep ocean geo-survey, ocean bio research, oil exploration, oil field support, standby, security or hospital.

�Atlantis II� is a special and highly respected, totally proven, all-ocean, all-weather vessel with enormous and wide ranging capabilities. �Atlantis II� could be configured to continue her superlative research career or used as a successful expedition or exploration yacht. Truly a magnificent vessel!

Additional information is available upon request.