Tour the R/V Weatherbird II

The R/V Weatherbird II is the flagship of the Florida Institute of Oceanography's fleet, based at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus. The vessel is equipped with "advanced laboratories, oceanographic devices and sensor technology designed to enable scientists and students to study and learn about various aspects of the ocean's biological, chemical, geological and physical characteristics."
For more information, check out: fio.usf.edu/Ves...

[@captainobvious9233]

My father was 1st mate on the Weatherbird II in the late 80s or early 90s. I stayed on board ship for a week while it was docked in Bermuda. I was about 11 or 12 at the time.

[@RetroPCZone]

My father was the First Mate on this ship in the 90s while it was stationed in Bermuda. He took my Sister and I there for vacation and we stayed on board the ship during our stay.

[@ChangingSeasTV]

What a rare experience! Thanks for sharing your story with us.