The USNS Thomas G. Thompson (T-AGOR-9) is a research vessel that has been serving the US Navy since 1972. It's a significant addition to the Navy's fleet.
The vessel is part of the AGOR (Oceanographic Research Ship) class, which is designed for oceanographic research and survey operations. It's a versatile ship that can handle a variety of tasks.
The USNS Thomas G. Thompson is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and a deep-sea submersible. These tools allow the crew to collect valuable data and conduct research in the world's oceans.
Ship Information
The USNS Thomas G. Thompson (T-AGOR-9) is a research vessel that has been used by the US Navy since 1965.
This ship is part of the Thomas G. Thompson-class of oceanographic research vessels. It was built by Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin.
The USNS Thomas G. Thompson has a length of 83.20 meters and a beam of 16.00 meters. Its draft is 5.80 meters.
Here are some key technical specifications of the ship:
The USNS Thomas G. Thompson is a diesel-electric ship, which means it uses diesel engines to generate electricity for its propulsion.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Thomas_G._Thompson_(T-AGOR-9)
- http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/57/5709.htm
- https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/technology/vessels/thompson/thompson.html
- https://hu.frwiki.wiki/wiki/USNS_Thomas_G._Thompson_%28T-AGOR-9%29
- https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/USNS_Thomas_G._Thompson_(T-AGOR-9)
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