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T-AGOR-23 Thomas G. Thompson

Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign: November - Tango - Golf - Tango
Thomas G. Thompson Class Oceanographic Research Ship:
  • Laid down, 29 March 1989, at Halter Marine Inc., Gulfport, MS.
  • Launched, 27 July 1990
  • Delivered to the Navy, 8 July 1991
  • Leased to University of Washington, School of Oceanography, July 1991
  • Placed in service as R/V Thomas G. Thompson (T-AGOR-23)
    Specifications:
    Displacement 2,155 t.(lt) 3,200 t.(fl)
    Length 274'
    Beam 53'
    Draft 19' (max)
    Speed 12.5 kts.
    Complement 25 civilian mariners, 34 scientific party
    Propulsion diesel-electric, two 3,000hp z-drives
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    Thomas G Thompson 56k Thomas G. Thompson (T-AGOR-23) underway, date and place unknown. University of Washington web site
    There is no DANFS history available for Thomas G. Thompson (T-AGOR-23) at the US Naval Historical Center web site
    Crew Contact And Reunion Information
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    Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
    Oceanographer of the Navy
    Navy Oceanographic Survey Ship (AGOR) Designator Listing
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