World War II Wreck Hunter RV Petrel Reborn as Navy Survey Ship Sarah Lynn

USNI | 2026-06-29 | defense

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English Summary

The former wreck-hunting vessel RV Petrel has been acquired by the U.S. Navy and rechristened MV Sarah Lynn. This multi-purpose maritime operations vessel utilizes advanced sensors, originally designed for underwater archaeology, to support Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA). The Navy is leveraging its capabilities to survey critical undersea infrastructure, including communication lines and oil/gas pipelines. This acquisition strategically enhances the military's ability to monitor and secure vital assets beneath the ocean surface.

中文摘要

曾用於沉船搜尋的船隻RV Petrel已被美國海軍收購，更名為MV Sarah Lynn。這艘多用途海上作戰艦艇利用最初設計用於水下考古學的先進感測器來支持海域領域感知（MDA）。美軍正利用其能力對關鍵海底基礎設施進行勘測，包括通訊線路和油氣管道。此次收購戰略性地提升了軍方監控和保護海洋表面下方重要資產的能力。

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