The Thomas G. Thompson class research vessels were built in 1991 for the United States Office of Naval Research and are versatile oceanographic platforms with extensive laboratory space. The ships feature reinforced hulls and advanced navigation systems for global missions with specialized laboratories. The class supports multi-disciplinary studies including oceanography and marine biology. The vessels include advanced instrumentation for long-duration research expeditions.
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| Atlantis, Thomas G. Thompson | United States Office of Naval Research |