Survey ship

A survey ship is a vessel designed to conduct hydrographic and oceanographic research. Nautical charts are produced from this information, to facilitate the safe navigation of the sea by military and civilian ships.

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See also: Survey ship, Civilian, HMS Beagle (H319), HMS Echo (H87), HMS Enterprise (H88), HMS Hecla (A133), HMS Scott (H131), Hydrography, Military