The Australian research vessel Franklin in Darwin harbour. The accommodation and laboratories are in the front and centre, with the working deck area towards the stern. A large A-frame is located at the stern, a smaller A-frame for CTD stations midships on the side. The bridge house wraps around one side of the vessel, allowing the officers on the bridge to watch the activity on the working deck and at the CTD when the ship is on station.

© 2000 I. Popkov, reproduced by permission

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