Written by Kris Land
The Sea Bird Adventure includes converting a traditional diesel powered fishing vessel into a modernized environmentally friendly ship. Fishing for blue tuna is an expedition that traditionally can easily burn 60,000 gallons of fuel. We are currently researching environmentally friendly ways to vastly improve the efficiency of this vessel by means of alternative fuels and propulsions. This conversion will help keep the sea and sky blue and help to prevent global climate change.
The Sea Bird is also dedicated to preserving the fragile ecosystem of the ocean. While the Sea Bird is a fishing vessel, we are also working with conservationists to ensure that fishing done from the Sea Bird is done is a sustainable manner to ensure future generations will know the same great ocean that we know today.
When most people think of commercial fishing, they generally do not associate the activity with green practices. Until recently, fishing boats were notorious for harming the environment by adding pollution through fuel burning. These vessels require a significant amount of energy to travel, placing yet another burden on our precariously balanced environment. Overall, the fishing industry is generally viewed negatively by those concerned for the earth's wellbeing. Change is necessary, and the change is poised to happen now, with your help.
Plans for the Sea Bird vessel (previously the USNS New Bedford T-AKL-17 as well as a past fishing vessel) have been made to transform this proud ship into a steward of the environment. As soon as enough financial support has been raised through donations and sponsorship offered by companies, the acquisition and refitting of the Sea Bird will begin. This beloved boat, also a famous movie star, will become a clean, earth-friendly vessel assigned to assist in the clean up of the world's Plastic Patches.
The Sea Bird will utilize alternative propulsion, which is currently in its experimental stages. Alternative
propulsion is very similar to the engines found in automobiles. However there are some major differences that make this technology truly exciting. The standard combustion engine burns gas slowly, which keeps the temperature lower and pressure down so the engine can withstand the process. Alternative propulsion will instead allow a more intense explosion that burns hotter and produces far more pressure. The energy produced is harnessed yet the exhaust byproduct is far cleaner due to the elevated temperature.
By putting this technology into practice, the Sea Bird can prove that there is a way for modern man and nature to live in harmony. We can significantly reduce our impact on the environment while putting this technology to a good use.
Imagine if entire fishing fleets took interest in alternative propulsion and green technology. If whole companies switched, the negative effects on the earth would begin to diminish further. Commercial fishing companies can proudly support the planet we call home without giving up their livelihood.
The Sea Bird celebrates a long history including some very famous highlights, such as a role in the classic film Mister Roberts. We believe this sturdy vessel is ready to make headlines again, this time for her vital part as an ally of the environment. With your support, we can begin to change the way businesses operate. Imagine how moving it would be if fishing boats, which currently pollute the very environments they need to stay in business, suddenly began operating on clean, green technology. It would be a tremendous benefit to us all, the first step being one ship waiting for a groundbreaking refitting.
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1944: Camano Class Light Cargo Ship was laid down for the US Army as FS-289 at Wheeler Shipbuilding in Whitestone, NY.
1945: Delivered to US Army.
1950: Acquired by the US Navy on July 1, 1950 and placed in service as USNS New Bedford (T-AKL-17).
1954: The movie, Mister Roberts, was made on the USNS New Bedford (T-AKL-17).
1955 - 1963: Used as a cargo supply ship for the Texas Towers, a network of advanced radar stations located off the Eastern Seaboard. In 1957, Capt. Sixto Mangual was commander of the AKL-17 and in 1961 it was rechristened the USNS New Bedford. The New Bedford, sailing out of State Pier, was keeping vigil when Texas Tower No. 4 callapsed off the New Jersey coast during a January 1961 nor'easter.
1963: Reclassified as Miscellaneous Unclassified (IX-308).
1971: The New Bedford (IX-308) served as a Torpedo Test Firing Vessel in the Puget Sound area.
1994: Ceremony in New Bedford.
1995: The ship was struck from the Naval Register on April 4.
2004: The Sea Bird's current disposition is a tuna long liner (fishing boat) out of San Diego, CA.
2006: Design of the Tesla Turbine began on June 11, 2006. The Sea Bird was sold by Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service for commercial service.
2007: The Sea Bird was drydocked for renovations.
2008: The Sea Bird setting sail to Sea-Tac in Seattle, WA.
2009 - 2010: The Sea Bird is currently docked at Seattle Sea-Tac.
