Namesake Ferdinand R. Hassler Commissioned 8 June 2012 Launched 19 September 2009 | Laid down June 2007 Construction started June 2007 Length 38 m | |
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Name NOAAS Ferdinand R. Hassler (R 250) Owner National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Homeport New Castle, New Hampshire Builders VT Halter Marine Inc, Moss Point | ||
NOAAS Ferdinand R. Hassler (R 250) is a coastal mapping vessel for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Commissioned on 8 June 2012, Ferdinand R. Hassler is one of the newest additions to the NOAA hydrographic charting fleet. Operating from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, the ship's primary mission is hydrographic survey in support of NOAA’s nautical charting mission. The ship's home port is New Castle, New Hampshire.
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