| USC&GS Explorer (1904) | |
|---|---|
| Career (United States) |   |
| Name: | Explorer |
| Owner: |
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey (1904–1918)/(1919–1939); United States Army (1942-?) |
| Builder: | Pusey & Jones, Wilmington, Delaware |
| Completed: | 1904 |
| Renamed: | USAT Atkins 1942 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Survey ship |
| Tonnage: | 450 |
| Length: | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Beam: | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
| Draft: | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Propulsion: | Steam engine |
| Speed: | 10 knots |
The USC&GS Explorer (1904) was a steamer that served as a survey ship in the US Coast & Geodetic Survey (USCGS) from 1904-1939, during which time she saw exclusively Pacific Ocean work.
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The Explorer was built by Pusey & Jones of Wilmington, Delaware in 1904.[1] She was transferred to the United States Navy on 22 May 1918, and returned to USCGS service on 31 March 1919. The ship was transferred to the National Youth Authority in 1939, and was acquired by the US Army and renamed the USAT Atkins (FS 237) in 1942.
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References[]
- ↑ "Pusey & Jones, Wilmington DE". 10 July 2012. http://www.shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/inactive/pusey.htm. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
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The original article can be found at USC&GS Explorer (1904) and the edit history here.