Believe it or not , there is such a thing as “ new ship smell .” It ’ s an arresting mix of salty air and newly welded steel , glistening paint , freshly oiled wood and layers upon layers of protective plastic shielding brand-new instrumentation . It ’ s the unmistakable whiff of promise and potential , two things that mark the coming expeditions of UC San Diego ’ s latest research vessel , the R / V Sally Ride .
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