NOAAS Mount Mitchell

NOAAS Mount Mitchell

NOAAS "Mount Mitchell" was a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration survey vessel.

"Mount Mitchell" was built at the Aerojet-General Shipyards in Jacksonville, Florida. She was launched in 1967, commissioned in 1968, and is the sister ship of the warship|NOAAS|Fairweather and warship|NOAAS|Rainier, which are both still in service.

After decommissioning, "Mount Mitchell" was purchased and converted into the R/V "Mount Mitchell", and is operated by a private company based in Seattle, WA.

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