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   Julie October 10, 2011

   What does R/V stand for? Some sort of ‘vessel’? Also, is it a deep sea fishing vessel or does it haul in nets through that ‘device’ at the rear?

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   Ali - Scituate Daily Photo October 10, 2011

   The R/V stands for “Research Vessel.” Here’s a link (which I meant to add to the post itself but was tired and spaced, lol!): http://stellwagen.noaa.gov/about/vessels.html

   We’re really lucky to have the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary headquartered in our harbor – they do amazing work!