Usns bowditch

USNS Bowditch (T-AGS-62) is a Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship operated by the United States Navy under the Military Sealift Command. Launched in 1996, the vessel is named after Nathaniel Bowditch, an influential American mathematician and navigator. Its primary mission is to collect data on ocean environments, supporting naval operations and scientific research by conducting hydrographic surveys and geophysical mapping. USNS Bowditch has served in various regions worldwide, including the Western Pacific and the South China Sea, contributing to the Navy's strategic capabilities and maritime domain awareness.