Category:Manta (ship, 2008)

**Manta**
	small research vessel of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Instance of	research vessel; catamaran; hydrofoil;
Call sign	WDE3873;
Location	Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Texas
Country of origin	United States of America;
Owned by	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;
Operator	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;
Manufacturer	All American Marine;
Location of creation	Bellingham;
Country of registry	United States of America;
Significant event	design (2005 – unknown value); keel laying (2007); ship launching (2008); sea trial (2008); shakedown cruise (2008–2008); ship naming ceremony (Galveston, 2008);
Powered by	Caterpillar C32 (2, 3,244 metric horsepower);
Gross tonnage	77 (gross register tonnage);
Mass	78.5 t (displacement);
Beam	9.14 m;
Draft	1.8 m;
Length	25.2 m (length overall); 22.5 m (waterline length);
Speed	34 kn (maximum);
Cruise speed	27 kn;
Maximum capacity	4 human (crew); 10 human (scientist); 25 human (passenger, day trip);
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	Q112275789; MMSI: 367345440
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English: Manta, NOAA ship R8301, callsign WDE3873, MMSI 367345440. Website.
- 2004 - Planning begins.
- 2006 - Funding allocated.
- May 2007 - Hull laid down.
- January 15, 2008 - Launched.
- June 27, 2008 - Christened.

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