USNS Thomas G. Thompson (T-AGOR-9)
USNS Thomas G. Thompson (T-AGOR-9) was a Robert D. Conrad-class oceanographic research ship acquired by the U.S. Navy in 1965. She performed oceanographic work for various educational institutions, under various names, including R/V Thomas G. Thompson (AGOR-9), R/V Thomas G. Thompson (IX-517), R/V Pacific Escort II (IX-517), and R/V Gosport (IX-517).
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