Take a Trip on a Survey Ship: USNS Michelson

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.

John A. Hansen Update

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It is with a heavy heart that the Hansen family informs you that John passed away peacefully in January 2023. We know how much John enjoyed ...

Blue and Gold Stack

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So, what does USNS mean? That’s United States Naval Ship , meaning a non-commissioned Navy ownedvessel operated by a civilian merchant...

Never Sail on Friday

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"Blue Peter" means ready to sail Traditionally, sailors were a superstitiou...

I'll be in My Stateroom

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Unlike those in the real Navy, Michelson sailors bunked in staterooms. Just forward of the superstructure and down a ladder (stairs), th...

Dinner is Served

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"Gentlemen, decorum must be maintained in the dining room". This was our messman's customary request when his customers beca...

An Old Ship

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M ichelson was already getting to be an old ship in 1962. Originally launched in Portland, Oregon in June 1944 as SS Joliet Victo...
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