R/V Endeavor to ‘retire’ after half-century of oceanographic research

THE UNIVERSITY of Rhode Island's research vessel Endeavor is being decommissioned on Sept. 30. after more than 700 expeditions. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND INNER SPACE CENTER

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – After more than 50 years of service, the research vessel Endeavor will conclude its final expedition on Sept. 20, according to the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography.  Spokesperson Peter J. Hanlon said Endeavor “has far exceeded” the typical 30-year service life of a research vessel, calling its longevity “a

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