University of Delaware
07/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/15/2025 10:01
Sharper ship
Sharper ship
Article by Adam Thomas Photos courtesy of Jon Swallow July 15, 2025
UD's Research Vessel Hugh R. Sharp gets a tune-up as it nears 20
Like most things in life, once research vessels reach middle age, they start to feel the wear and tear of daily activities. So, when the University of Delaware Research Vessel Hugh R. Sharp reached the ripe old age of 19, Jon Swallow knew repairs and replacements were necessary to maintain the integrity of the ship.
Swallow, the soon-to-retire director of marine operations in UD's College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, said most research vessels are designed to have a 30- to 40-year service life.
"We've had the ship at UD for almost 20 years, so it was due for its midlife maintenance," Swallow said. "It's a great asset for the University because it's so unique. There are only a few universities that run a ship of this size."
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