The RV ''Bernicia'' is a

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owned and operated by diving organisation Bernicia Netherlands. It was previously operated by Newcastle University's Department of Marine Science and Technology, where it was used for research and teaching in the

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and in river estuaries, largely in the area of

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Operational history

The RV ''Bernicia'' is a small trawler-type vessel approximately 16 metres in length with hydraulically operated windlass and winches, and a crane on the aft deck. The research vessel was designed by Naval Architects from Newcastle University. When used by the university it was berthed at and operated from Blyth. In 2011 the ''Bernicia'' was replaced by a newer research vessel that was also partly designed by students at the university. This new vessel is RV ''The Princess Royal''. RV ''Bernicia'' was sold to diving organisation Bernicia

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Namesake

The RV ''Bernicia'' is named after the ancient

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Kingdom of the same name.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bernicia, RV Newcastle University Research vessels of the United Kingdom Ships built on the River Tyne