Thomas G. Thompson Vessel Data

Vessel and Contact Information

Thomas G. Thompson (USA)

Call Sign:
US NODC Code: 3250
Owner: Office of Naval Research
Operator: School of Oceanography, University of Washington
Contact: Capt. Daniel Schwartz
School of Oceanography
Box 357940
Seattle, WA 98195-7940 USA
Telephone No.: 206 543-5062
Cable address:
Telefax No.: 206 543-6073
Email: schwartz@ocean.washington.edu
Year built: 91

Main vessel activity

Oceanography
Ocean area where vessel operates: Pacific Ocean

Main dimensions

Length OA: 83.52m
Breadth: 16.00m
Freeboard to working deck: 2.7m
Max. draft: 5.80m

Capacities and working spaces

Gross tonnage: 3250GRT
Dry cargo holds: 561m3
Fuel: 920m3
Fresh water: 49m3
Wet laboratories (total area): 56m2
Dry laboratories (total area): 390m2
Fresh water generator capacity: 30m3
Free working deck area: 223m2
Space for container laboratory: 6m x 11m

Range, speed and endurance

Range: 12000n. mi.
Cruising speed: 13.5kts.
Max. speed: 15.0kts.
Endurance: 60days

Accommodation

Officers: 9
Other crew: 22
Scientists: 36
Airconditioned: yes

Design Particulars

Hull materials:

Steel

Energy sources

Main engine(s): number: 6 make: Diesel El model:
Power (BHP) each main engine: at 0rpm
Diameter and max. rpm propeller: 0.000m 180rpm
Total power auxiliary diesels: 0HP
Electrical systems
AC Voltage: 900 / 240V, total 600kVA, 3phase, 60Hz
AC Voltage: / 480V, total 1600kVA, 3phase, 60Hz
DC Voltage: 600V, total 4500V
Stabilized system for scientific equipment: 120VAC 733AMP 60Hz

Fixed equipment

Navigation and communication

Nav. equip: Radar Loran SatNav Gyro DopLog
Comms: Fax SatCom
Comm sat:
GPS:

Acoustic

Echosounders for scientific research: 3kHz 12kHz
Sonar: Geological
Provisions for silent ship operation:

Oceanographic

Oceanographic winches: number: 4
Steel wire length: 9999m, safe working load: 15tons
Conducting cable length: 9999m, safe working load: 12tons
Other, specify: length: 9999m safe working load: 5tons
Winch for bottom sampling, wire length: 9999m, safe working load: 15tons
Gantry
Position: Stern
Clearance above deck: 0m and outboard extension: 0m
Safe working load at max. reach: 10tons
Crane
Position: Stern, Midships
Clearance above deck: 0m and outboard extension: 0m
Safe working load at max. reach: 0tons
Other winches for instruments or sampling:

Electronic data processing equipment permanently available on board

Computer: SUN,MAC,IBM: :

Vessel construction and maintenance supervision


Construction supervised by:

Classification Society: ABS
Others, specify: US COAST GUARD

Published vessel data

Magazine: National Oceanographic Fleet Schedule'91 Issue: 1 Date: 01-jan-1992