Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ship Drawings and Blueprints, 1944-1968

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Summary

Title:
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ship Drawings and Blueprints
Dates:
1944-1968
Creators:
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Abstract:
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ship Drawings and Blueprints collection documents the design and planning of ships owned, operated, or managed by the Institution through the 1960s.
Extent:
0.0 Linear feet (7 map case folders)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ship Drawings and Blueprints. SAC 59. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Background

Scope and content:

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ship Drawings and Blueprints collection documents the design and planning of ships owned, operated, or managed by the Institution through the 1960s. Some of the drawings and blueprints were created at Scripps, while others were created by the U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships or design firms specializing in naval architecture and engineering. The collection does not include designs for all vessels related to Scripps.

Biographical / historical:

Since its early days, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography has owned and operated research ships. While a few of the vessels were owned directly by the Institution, many have been managed through agreements with the Office of Naval Research, and with funding support by the U.S. National Science Foundation. From its founding, Scripps Institute of Oceanography has owned, operated, or managed over 26 research vessels or platforms.

The dates of operation for ships documented in this collection are: R/V Alexander Agassiz II (1962-1976), R/V Alpha Helix (1965-1980), R/V Argo (1959-1970), R/V Horizon (1947-1969), R/V New Horizon (1978-2015), and R/V Orca (1956-1962).

Acquisition information:
Acquired 1982-1983
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections Archives, UC San Diego Library
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-03-18 16:33:29 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW TWO TO THREE (2-3) WEEKS FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.

Terms of access:

Publication rights are held by UC Regents.

Preferred citation:

Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ship Drawings and Blueprints. SAC 59. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Location of this collection:
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0175
La Jolla, CA 92093-0175, US
Contact:
(858) 534-2533
spcoll@ucsd.edu
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