WATERS (TAGS-45) class

 1 WATERS-class MISCELLANEOUS AUXILIARY (AG)

 Name       Hull No.    Launched       In Service      Status

 WATERS     AGS-45      June 6, 1992   May 26, 1993    Active

This is a built-for-the-purpose ocean survey ship designed to conduct deep-ocean hydrographic, magnetic and gravity surveys in support of strategic programs. It was originally built as a replacement for the USNS MIZAR (T-AGOR 11). However, from April 1998 through October 1998, the ship was refitted at Norfolk...