USS Edisto, 1954
Scope and Content Note
The series consists of one folder of hydrostation sheets.
Dates
- Creation: 1954
Access
Open: materials are available for research.
Historical Note
Edisto (AG-89), one of the world's most powerful icebreakers, was launched 29 May 1946 by Western Pipe and Steel Co., San Pedro, Calif.; sponsored by Mrs. George B. Gelly; and commissioned 20 March 1947, Commander E. C. Folger in command. She was re-classified AGB-2, 28 January 1949.
... took part in oceanographic, hydrographic, geological, coast and geodetic, and hydrophone surveys and Arctic convoy exercises.
[Taken from the entry on the USS Edisto in the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.]
See moreExtent
1 folder
Language
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Sheets are arranged chronologically within the folder.
Repository Details
Part of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Data Library and Archives Repository