This is due to be replaced by a larger vessel.
The sun had just about gone down when I took these photographs so the light was not good.
The RV Celtic Voyager, at 31.4m in length and a 4m draught is a government operated research vessel. The vessel has wet, dry and chemical laboratories, which are permanently fitted with standard scientific equipment. The RV Celtic Voyager can accommodate 6-8 scientists depending on the survey and can stay at sea for a maximum of 14 consecutive days.
The RV Celtic Voyager, facilitates the collection of fisheries, geophysical, oceanographic and environmental data and is also used to provide practical training for the next generation of marine scientists.