Glomar Challenger
Vessel
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The Glomar Challenger was a deep sea research and scientific drilling vessel for oceanography and marine geology studies. Wikipedia
Launched: March 23, 1968
Construction started: October 18, 1967
Builder: Levingston Shipbuilding Company
Length: 400 ft (120 m)
Out of service: 1983