USC&GS Patton (ASV-80) was a survey ship that served in the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey from 1941 to 1967.[1]
 USC&GS Patton (ASV-80) in southeast Alaska.
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| History | |
|---|---|
  United States | |
| Name | Patton |
| Namesake | Rear Admiral Raymond Stanton Patton (1882-1937), 12th Director of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (1929-1937) |
| Launched | 1941 |
| Completed | 1941 |
| In service | 1941 |
| Out of service | 1967 |
| Fate | Sold; became private yacht Gyrfalcon |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Survey ship |
| Length | 88 ft (27 m) |
| Beam | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Draft | 8 ft (2.4 m) |
| Propulsion | Twin diesel engines |
Patton was designed for the Coast and Geodetic Survey by H. C. Hanson of Seattle who had also designed sister ship E. Lester Jones. The design became a standard for other agency vessels of the size and type. The ship was built by Silvert Sagstad in 1941 at Sagstad Shipyards, Seattle at a cost of $150,000. The vessel was wooden construction, 88 ft (26.8 m) in length, a 21 ft (6.4 m) beam and 8 ft (2.4 m) draft. Hull construction was of heavy and divided by four watertight bulkheads. Patton was powered by twin six cylinder, 150 horsepower, Cooper-Bessemer diesel engines driving twin 48 in (1.22 m) propellers. Electrical power was by means of two 14 horsepower generating sets. A boiler provided heat for radiators. Survey equipment included a Fathometer with special generator wiring and switchboard.[2]
The vessel was equipped for long range cruising with a range of about 4,500 nmi (5,200 mi; 8,300 km). Crew quarters were forward with wardroom aft. Galley, mess room, washrooms and other accommodations were in the deck house.[2]
She served in the Pacific during her Survey career, including in Alaskan waters. Patton was retired in 1967 and sold. The ship became the private yacht St Croix then sold as Triton and later renamed Gyrfalcon.[3] She is based in the Seattle, Washington, area.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Coast and Geodetic Survey Ship PATTON.In service 1941-1967.Pacific service". NOAA Central Library. November 30, 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ^ a b Pacific American Steamship Association; Shipowners Association of the Pacific Coast (October 1941). "New U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Vessel". Pacific Marine Review. San Francisco: J.S. Hines: 118–119. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Colton, Tim (April 16, 2016). "Sagstad Shipyards, Seattle WA". ShipbuildingHistory. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
External links
edit- The Coast and Geodetic Survey Ship PATTON at Seattle.
- Lieutenant Commander Bruce William, commanding officer of the USC&GS;PATTON, checking fathometer as compared to leadline.
- Crew of the USC&GS; Ship PATTON during 1945 field season. Robert A. Studds, Cmdg. Identification of individuals on photo.
- USC&GSS Lester Jones (ASV-79), inboard of USC&GS Patton (AVS-80), and at rear Hodgson NOAA photo
- TRITON - IMO 7732406
- Welcome to the Gyrfalcon (Interior/exterior photos)
