Archimedes

2018 (Launched 2008)

This is Archimedes

In the first ten years after her launch in 2008 Archimedes covered 200,000+ nautical miles, including a record 54 days in the High Arctic (more on which here. The refit she received at Feadship in 2018 covered the LRS 10-year Special Survey and future-proofed her systems for another decade of adventures. It included new AV facilities, fresh teak for the stern platform, painting the sun deck interior floor and a rebuild of the crew mess. Maintenance was carried out on the shaft line, engine supports, gangway, side hull door, tender lift, stern platform door, seawater cooling systems and stabilisers. Parts of the superstructure were repainted and a new antifouling system added, while the generator, heating & air-conditioning, watermaker and fuel oil separator were upgraded. 'The project was finished on time and on budget', says Captain Christopher Walsh. "This is exactly what one expects from Feadship but not something captains take for granted when carrying out refits without Feadship's involvement. It was a pleasure to bring Archimedes home."

Refit specifications

Refit scope 2018 SS10 works, various exterior paint works, various engineering and piping repair, tank inspections and repairs.

Specifications

Hull 798
Launch year 2008
Refit year 2018
Length 67.75m / 222′3″
Speed 16 knots
Beam 12.30m / 40′4″
Draught 3.50m / 11′5″
Depth 6.25m / 20′6″
Range 6000
Launch name Archimedes
Current name Archimedes
Yard Royal Van Lent

Design

Naval architect Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects
Exterior design Studio De Voogt / John Munford Design
Interior design John Munford Design

Propulsion

Main engines 2 x Caterpillar 3516B A-rated 1491kW at 1600rpm
Generators 2 x Caterpillar C18 1500rpm, 1 x Caterpillar C9 1500rpm

Capacity

Fuel capacity 174,900 litres / 46,203 USG
Fuel capacity 175 m³
Water capacity 52,000 litres / 13,736 USG
Water capacity 52 m³

Accommodation

Guests 16
Staterooms 8