R/V Mt. Mitchell

The R/V Mt. Mitchell has departed Seattle for a summer research mission. Safe travels to the captain and crew!

After three months off the coast of Alaska, Mt. Mitchell has returned to Seattle. Captain and crew were in great spirits after a safe and successful mission.

Here are a few fun facts:
Dates: July 15 – October 28
Nautical Miles Traveled: 14,361
Number of eggs consumed: 6,480
Pounds of coffee consumed: 220
Gallons of egg concentrate consumed: 45
Pounds of laundry detergent: 150
Rolls of toilet paper: 900

Mt. Mitchell would like to announce the R/V Sealth has returned to Seattle. The Sealth, a 55 ft. Catamaran Cruiser, was based in Chesapeake Bay, Florida for the past five years completing shallow water survey expeditions. Check out our website for more information about the Sealth.

R/V Sealth Returns to Seattle | Global Seas Global Seas LLC, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is one of the West Coast’s premier vessel operators. The R/V Mt. Mitchell, a 231 foot hydrographic research vessel with full ocean mapping capabilities, is one of four research vessels managed by Global Seas. The Company also owns and operates...