USNS Gyre (T-AGOR-21)

USNS "Gyre" (T-AGOR-21) – also known as R/V "Gyre" -- was a "Gyre"-class oceanographic research ship acquired by the U.S. Navy in 1973. She was transferred to the School of Oceanography at Texas A&M University for ocean research work, and eventually returned to the Navy, being struck in 1992.

Built at Moss Point, Mississippi

"Gyre" was built in Moss Point, Mississippi, by Todd Seattle Halter Marine, and was laid down on 9 October 1972 and launched on 23 May 1973. She was delivered to the Navy 14 November 1973 and placed in service as USNS "Gyre" (T-AGOR-21).

University assignment

"Gyre" was leased to the Texas A&M University School of Oceanography.

History of operations

There is no record of the experiments or other underwater research work performed by this vessel

Note

There is no history of Hayes’ operations in DANFS.

ee also

* United States Navy
* Oceanography

Reference

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/57/5721.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - T-AGOR-21 R/V Gyre]