Served aboard the Hess (T-AGS 38) as second mate, with memorable moments from our run-in with Typhoon Peke in October '87.
Captained by Helmut Van Der Grinten, Chief Mate was Dave Fields, third mate Dan Sheehan who i still converse with yearly.

Currently living aboard my 42 Grand Banks in Boston waters (constitution) year round with my wife susan and our dogs.
Retiring to St Petersburg Fl in the fall of '26.

Say hello if you're in town.

Bravo Zulu on all the work and upkeep! Love the extras too like the Ancient Order Certs! Eternal Fair winds and following seas to you all!!!

Admin: Appreciate the compliment!! Thanks for stopping by and signing the guest log!

Enjoyed my tenure onboard Dutton. Held numerous titles during my tenure and worked with great shipmates.

As XO, picked up the Dutton in Norfolk yard and took her though Panama Canal to the Pacific. We made the unclassifed chart that I know of by deep ocean units. We made chart for the Alvin's Galapigose rift zone dive. I had come from Chauveney in WestPac hoping for some Med time.

Friday 26 Sep 2025

It's been 61 years since I first reported aboard the Michelson in 1964 and 53 years since leaving the Mike/Tags in June 1972. Hard to believe that much time has slipped by, almost unnoticed.

Do miss the ships and all the folks I sailed with. It is a Great Honor to have played a small part along with you all in this great endeavor that continues to help save the world from Nuclear War. Hope it remains that-a-way.

Best Always,
God Bless all who have served our Country

Chris Headley Phoenix Arizona USN

Hi. Enjoy ship spotting.

Served Dec 1988 - Sept 1989 Decom. I was the last USN Sailor to step of the brow during Decom ceremony. It was an awesome experience, working with the scientist was very rewarding!

WOW - was an amazing journey for a young sailor! I met the ship in Guam - went to Japan and hit that side - went thru Panama Canal - and the other side!

I would like to propose the USNS Sgt. George D. Keathley (T-AGS 35) be added among the ships that were operated under the US Navy Oceanographic Office.

During my time as a Geophysist
with NAVOCEANO, the Keathley had a proud record of surveying in the North Atlantic region and contributed significantly to the Nations' defense program during the Cold War period.

What a great tour of duty. Enjoyed every day on board and had the time of my life when we pulled into port. Can't forget Mr. Bill great guy and was an awesome friend. Had a blast going thru Shellback Initiation. Would have done 30 years on board if possible but had to go to the Casimir Pulaski SSBN 633 Gold. Anyone still around, feel free to reach out.