BOWDITCH T-AGS 62

Ship Name and Designation History

This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.

Pathfinder Class Oceanographic Survey Ship Keel Laid 16 June 1993 - Launched 15 October 1994 USNS BOWDITCH T-AGS-62 Place In Service 19 July 1996

Naval Covers

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Postmarks

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Locy Type 11-2(n+) (USS, FPO AP 96672-1304) USS Mustin DDG-89

2013-02-15

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USNS Bowditch T-AGS-62, USNS Salvor T-ARS-52 also on site to assist USS Guardian MCM-5 after her grounding. Cachet by Douglas Ebert, courtesy of Tom Kean.

 

Other Information

NAMESAKE - Nathaniel Bowditch(March 26, 1773 – March 16, 1838) was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation; his book The New American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, is still carried on board every commissioned U.S. Naval vessel.

Four ships of the US Navy have been named in his honor - USCS Bowditch (Survey Ship 1854 to 1874), USS Bowditch AGS-4, USNS Bowditch T-AGS-21 and USNS Bowditch T-AGS-62.

 

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