Annex F - List and Description of Investigative and Technical Research Conducted

• # 1 Night time demonstration of craft off stern of CCGS SIR WILLIAM ALEXANDER
• # 2  Day time tow trial of 47’ Rescue Cutter by CCGS MARTHA BLACK
• # 3  Stability modeling of tow & environmental conditions contributing to perpendicular strain and capsize
• # 4  Bedford Basin day time tow trial using a vessel with a similar hull form to L’ACADIEN II by CCGS EDWARD CORNWALLIS
• # 5  Day time tow trial of the sister ship to the L’ACADIEN II by CCGS MARTHA L. BLACK
• # 6  Day time tow trial of Coast Guard barge contacting ice
• # 7  Day time trial of CCGS SIR WILLIAM ALEXANDER towing a small vessel and one of a similar hull form of L’ACADIEN II

Note: A video of the demonstration of a Coast Guard barge contacting ice and an animation of various scenarios of the capsize of L’ACADIEN II is enclosed.

• QuickTime Media Clip [19Mb]
• Windows Media Player Media Clip: [13Mb]

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