Research-Ready and Lake Superior-Tested
Sadie Ann is a well-equipped research vessel available for use by researchers working in the St. Louis River or the United States waters of western Lake Superior.
With a draft of 4.5 feet and a cruising speed of 12-14 knots, Sadie Ann is a nimble research vessel capable of accessing and moving efficiently between a wide-range of stations in both open and near-shore waters. Sadie Ann’s hybrid propulsion system allows for quiet, controlled movement while sampling or surveying.
Note that Sadie Ann does not have over-night accommodations. The maximum daily cruise time is 10 hours.
Research Use Details
Cost
1-2 hours: $500; each additional hour, up to 10-hour maximum cruise time: $250/hour.
Additional fees may be charged for staff support beyond captain and two deckhands or for specialized equipment loading or operations.
Season
Late-March to mid-November, ice and weather permitting.
Docking Location
Montreal Pier, Superior, Wisconsin.
Reserve Sadie Ann
Plan your fieldwork aboard a vessel built for scientific discovery.
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