Physalia, a motor sailor originally designed as a yacht, was used during WWII by the Coast Guard for auxiliary patrols. WHOI purchased the vessel from Mr. W.P. Atwood of Newton, MA, in 1944. The vessel was used in the local area for testing of equipment, explosives research, and hydrostations. WHOI sold Physalia in 1946 to Sumner Pingree of Hamilton.
Other names: Halwin III
Length:
59'6"
Beam:
16'
Draft:
8'9"
Dates of Afflliation with WHOI:
1944/1946
Built:
1940
Builder:
Fairhaven, MA
Owner:
WHOI
Operator:
WHOI