Asterias (1980 to present)

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