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NOAAS David Starr Jordan (R 444)
R/V ''Ocean Starr'' (formerly US FWS ''David Starr Jordan'' and NOAAS ''David Starr Jordan'' (R444)) is an American research vessel. She was in the United States Fish and Wildlife Services Bureau of Commercial Fisheries fleet from 1966 to 1970 as US FWS ''David Starr Jordan''. The ship later served under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from 1970 to 2010. After the conclusion of ''David Starr Jordan''′s NOAA career, Stabbert Maritime purchased her, renovated her, and placed her in service as the oceanographic research vessel R/V ''Ocean Starr''. NOAAS ''David Starr Jordan'' Construction and commissioning ''David Starr Jordan'' was built for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by the Christy Corporation at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. She was launched on 19 December 1964, delivered on 5 November 1965, and commissioned into service in the Fish and Wildlife Service's Bureau of Commercial Fisheries on 8 January 1966 as US FWS ''David Starr Jordan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of The United States Fish And Wildlife Service
A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular or quadrilateral) with a distinctive design and colours. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the maritime environment, where semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as "vexillology" from the Latin , meaning "flag" or "banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include strong military associations because of their original and ongoing use for that purpose. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for decorative purposes. Some military units are called "flags" after their use of flags. A ''flag'' (Arabic: ) is equivalent to a brigad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
