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Post by Triton on Jan 15, 2012 22:12:52 GMT -8
Vessel Lineage of U.S.S. Calypso
"The impossible missions are the only ones which succeed." - Jacques-Yves Cousteau
This is the vessel lineage/legacy for the Luna-class U.S.S. Calypso (NCC-80117).
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Post by Triton on Jan 15, 2012 22:14:11 GMT -8
RV CALYPSO
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Post by Triton on Jan 15, 2012 22:14:21 GMT -8
RV CALYPSO IIRV Calypso II was an oceanographic research and documentary expedition support vessel that was unveiled by Jacques Yves Cousteau shortly before his death. The Calypso II was aluminum-hulled, monohull forward and catamaran aft, with a diesel engine driving two Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP), also known as a cycloidal drive, and an 85-foot-tall auxiliary sail that Cousteau helped develop known as a Turbosail (TM). She was equipped with film and scientific laboratories, and numerous airborne and submarine exploration devices (an observation chamber in the stem, a state-of-the-art dive locker, a helicopter, a maneuverable submarine, hydroplane, etc.). This 66-meter vessel was spacious enough for 36 passengers, including her 15 crew members. There was also space for film teams, scientists, and special expedition guests. In addition, she was equipped with a video editing room, a photographic darkroom, a satellite communication system. Dimensions ---------- Length: 66.00 m Beam : 16.20 m Draught : 3.50 m Cruising Speed: 14 nds  Photograph of Jacques-Yves Cousteau with a model of RV Calypso II.  Photograph of Jacques-Yves Cousteau showing model of RV Calypso II to a group of children.  Artist's impression of RV Calypso II with RV Alcyone and RV Calypso.  Photograph of RV Calypso II with RV Alcyone in the background.
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