The RRS (Royal Research Vessel) James Cook unloading alongside County Wharf, Falmouth, Cornwall

The vessel is operated by NERC (Natural Environment Research Council) and is the replacement of their old vessel the Charles Darwin

* Length overall: 89·5m
* Breadth: 18·6m
* Draft: 5·5-5·7m
* Displacement: ~5800 tonnes
* Cruising speed: 12 knots SS4
* Maximum endurance: 50 days
* Science & stores DW: 385 tonnes
* Accommodation:
- scientific berths: 32
- officers: 9
- crew & technicians: 13

27.07.08