WHOI purchased Reliance from Mr. C. G. Eldridge of Noank, CT. The vessel was used for explosive work during World War II and for the study of fish noise. Reliance was transferred to the Navy January 4, 1954.
Length:
76'
Beam:
16'
Displacement:
24 tons
Draft:
6'3"
Dates of Afflliation with WHOI:
1943/1954
Built:
1914
Builder:
Rockport, MA