Welcome aboard survey ship USNS Michelson (T-AGS-23). For 17 years (1958-75) Michelson collected data about the earth's oceans and created navigational charts. John Hansen was a member of the ship's Navy oceanographic team from late 1962 through 1964. Here are his recollections and reminiscences of people, places and ports of call.
The Michelson Story
USNS Michelson in 1958 shortly after going into Service. Click for Large Image.
Extracted from Dictionary of American Fighting Ships, Naval Historical Center.
