LMG v. NBP
May 5th, 2009 by Ken Mankoff
The R/V Lawrence M. Gould appears significantly smaller than the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer. The LMG holds 26 rather than 37 scientists and is 18 m (60 ft) shorter. That probably means it is cozier but moves more with the waves. And unfortunately it does not appear to have those wonderful wings on the bridge which provide an amazing place for watching whales, seals, penguins, ice, and skies.
The Lawrence M. Gould and the Nathaniel B. Palmer. Source: USAP Photo Library.
