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Ship USNS Michelson at anchor, probably at Bergen, Norway c. 1959-mid
1962. Photo from US Naval Institute. |
Michelson was a converted Victory class (VC2-S-AP3) freighter
built in 1944 as SS Joliet Victory. Significant visible external
changes included removal of king posts, booms and cargo handling gear
except at number four hold. Two additional
lifeboats were located on both sides aft of number four hatch.
Technical spaces were added directly above the pilot house on the 04 level and on the starboard side just aft of the chart room (03 level). Installed at the stern was a huge lifting apparatus called the OC Hoist.
Additional berthing for the operating crew was built into the 'tween deck areas of number four hold, while number three hold became work areas and staterooms for the navy detachment and oceanographers. USNS Michelson (TAGS-23) first went to sea as a survey ship in 1958.
Technical spaces were added directly above the pilot house on the 04 level and on the starboard side just aft of the chart room (03 level). Installed at the stern was a huge lifting apparatus called the OC Hoist.
Additional berthing for the operating crew was built into the 'tween deck areas of number four hold, while number three hold became work areas and staterooms for the navy detachment and oceanographers. USNS Michelson (TAGS-23) first went to sea as a survey ship in 1958.
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- Michelson in drydock at Southhampton
- Michelson Photo Gallery
