ZEUS (TARC-7) class

 1 ZEUS class CABLE REPAIR SHIP (ARC)

 Name      Hull No.  FY   Launched       In service       Status
 ZEUS      TARC-7    79   Oct. 9, 1982   March 19, 1984   Active

The ZEUS is the first cable ship built specifically for the U.S. Navy. A second ship of this class was cancelled. She supports the Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS) and other underwater cable activities. In addition, she conducts special oceanographic surveys, under the Oceanographer of the Navy, in support of...