The second Asterias was built in 1979 by Webber's Cove Boatyard of East Blue Hill, Maine. The second Asterias was built to replace the original, was a somewhat larger fiberglass version and is used in coastal waters for short cruises and for testing scientific equipment.
Length:
46' 2"
Beam:
15' 4"
Draft:
4' 6"
Science Complement:
3
Crew Complement:
1
Dates of Afflliation with WHOI:
1980/present
Built:
1979
Builder:
Webber’s Cove Boatyard Inc., East Blue Hill, Maine
Designer:
WHOI