R/V Thomas G. Thompson, Office of Naval Research, The School of Oceanography at University of Washington, Ship Canal West Bound to Ballard Locks, Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, PNW Marine Traffic Source
The R/V Thomas G. Thompson, made her way west down the ship canal with a Ballard Bridge lift and a Ballard Locks drop into the Puget Sound, a few weeks later after being out at sea, she then made her way back eastbound to her homeport on Lake Union near UW. The large vessel is owned by the Office of Naval Research, ONR – and operated under a Charter Party agreement by the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington, UW – as part of the UNOLS fleet; University National Oceanographic Laboratories System.
Thomas G Thompson, School of Oceanography at University of Washington, UNOLS Fleet, Northwest Winter Season Ship Canal West and East Marine Traffic, Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, PNW Marine Traffic Source NW
This famous vessel is a Seattle Lake Union staple on water, R/V Thomas G. Thompson (AGOR-23) was constructed by Halter Marine and was delivered to ONR on 8 July 1991. The Thompson is 274 ft, 52.5 ft. beam, and at full load has a 19 foot draft. The cruising speed is 11 knots, and offers ships complement for 21 officers and crew, 2 marine technicians and berthing for up to 36 scientists, she’s got all the bells and whistles for a top research vessel.
R/V Thomas G. Thompson, made her way west down the ship canal with a Ballard Bridge lift and a Ballard Locks drop into the Puget Sound, School of Oceanography at University of Washington, UW, Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, PNW Marine Traffic Source, NW Winter
University of Washington, UW, School of Oceanography fosters continued advancement of the ocean sciences, solutions to problems of societal relevance, and public awareness of the marine environment. It is at the forefront of creating knowledge and understanding about the ocean through observation, theory, modeling and technological innovation.
Thomas G. Thompson, made her way eastbound WA ship canal with a Ballard Bridge lift heading to Lake Union, UW, Huskies Homeport NW, Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, PNW Marine Traffic Source, Welcome Home Crews!
The School focuses on learning and discovery, equipping students with knowledge and insights, scholarly methods, scientific tools and communication skills, seasoned crew aboard modeling modern skilled innovation out of the Pacific Northwest.
R/V Thomas G. Thompson, Seattle WA ship canal with a Ballard Bridge lift heading to Lake Union, UW, Huskies Homeport NW, Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, PNW Marine Traffic Source, Welcome Home!
The goal of biological oceanography is to understand what controls the abundances, kinds, and temporal variation of organisms in the sea. UW being located in the Pacific Northwest breads endless cruising grounds of lakes, bays, sounds, oceans and seas accessible by R/V Thomas G. Thompson, looks like a dream job on the water, happy crew smiles coming and going! Way to go Dawgs – Go Huskies!
Research Vessel Pacific Northwest, Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, PNW Marine Traffic Source, we are the vessel underway pulse 24/7! Go Boating!
R/V Thomas G. Thompson, sunny Pacific Northwest winter afternoon, ship canal Ballard Bridge lift heading to Lake Union, UW, Huskies Homeport NW, Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, PNW Marine Traffic Source, Happy Crews on Deck Homecoming!
R/V Thomas G. Thompson, Office of Naval Research, The School of Oceanography at University of Washington, UNOLS Fleet, Northwest Winter Season Ship Canal West and East Marine Traffic – Welcome Home Crew!
