R/V John N Cobb

Model #:	31A8 1/2	Engine #:
Bore & Stroke:	8 1/2" x 11 1/2"	Cylinders:	eight
Horsepower:	440	RPM:	525

Current Owner:	Seattle Maritime Academy link
Current Location:	Seattle, Washington map
Current Condition:	broken crankshaft

Engine History

The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) research vessel John N Cobb is powered by a six-cylinder Fairbanks-Morse diesel engine. The boat, styled after a Pacific Trawler, originally conducted fisheries research in Southeast Alaska every summer as part of NOAA's mission to conserve and manage coastal and marine resources.

In June 2008, the Cobb's Fairbanks-Morse diesel broke its crankshaft, resulting in the ultimate de-commissioning of the vessel. It has since been added to the National Register of Historic places and donated to the Seattle Maritime Academy as a training vessel.

External Links

NOAA's John N Cobb page
John N Cobb Wikipedia entry
Photos of the John N Cobb's FM diesel on Flicker
Blog entries about the John N Cobb on WordPress