R/V Hermes
GCRL’S R/V Hermes is a 38-foot steel trawler that has long formed an important part of our education program. She is U.S. Coast Guard approved to carry a crew of two and a maximum of 20 passengers. Since her christening in 1955, she has faithfully provided steady transport on hundreds of field excursions for students and in-house projects on the Mississippi Sound. A normal day on the R/V Hermes would include trawling for fish, shrimp, and other bottom dwelling marine life for observation/collection in the Mississippi Sound; dolphin watching; and a trip to one of the barrier islands when weather permits.
The R/V Hermes has a draft of 4.5 feet and cruises at 8 knots. The R/V Hermes is equipped with a trawl winch, 115-VAC generator, radar, DGPS plotter, depth sounder, and VHF radiotelephone.
Charter Fees
Charters are $801.00 for up to 8 hours of use, inclusive of fuel. Food and drinks are not supplied. Prices subject to change without notice.
For more information or to reserve the R/V Hermes, please contact Tiffany McNeese at Tiffany.McNeese@usm.edu or 228.872.4277.
