RRS John Biscoe (1956)

John Biscoe resupplying Base F in 1958.
History
United Kingdom
NamesakeJohn Biscoe
OperatorBritish Antarctic Survey
BuilderFleming & Ferguson, Paisley
Yard number778
Launched11 June 1956
In service1956
Out of service1991
HomeportStanley, Falkland Islands
IdentificationIMO number5173321
FateSold 1992
Cyprus
NameFayza Express
OperatorFayza Shipping Co. Ltd.
IdentificationIMO number5173321
FateScrapped 2 March 2004 at Aliaga, Turkey
General characteristics
Class and typeRoyal Research Ship; survey vessel; later used as passenger/cargo vessel
Tonnage1,554 GRT; 615 NRT
Length220 ft (67 m)
Beam40 ft (12 m)
Draught18.42 ft (5.61 m)
PropulsionDiesel electric
Complement33 crew, 34 scientists
Notes[1]

The RRS John Biscoe was a supply and research vessel used by the British Antarctic Survey between 1956 and 1991.

  1. ^ "John Biscoe". Caledonian Maritime Research Trust. Retrieved 4 March 2023.