Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Alpha Helix Program Management Office.

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Per F. Scholander proposed in 1961 that the National Science Foundation fund a research vessel designed as a floating biological laboratory and a series of expeditions. R/V Alpha Helix was built in 1966 and operated by SIO. The ship was used for some twenty expeditions between 1966-1980.

From the description of Records, 1966-1980. (University of California, San Diego). WorldCat record id: 19058147

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Active 1980

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