
Keel laid, July 1949

Hull takes shape,
August 1949

Near completion
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NOAA Ship John N. Cobb
(click image to enlarge) Designed by W.C. Nickum and Sons
Keel Laid July 1949
Western Boat Building Company
Tacoma,
Washington
Launched January 16, 1950
Acceptance by U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service February 13, 1950
Commissioned February 18, 1950
University of Washington
Oceanography Dock
Transferred to NOAA July 1, 1972
Specifications
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Stern view before
launching

Launching,
January 16, 1950

Launched,
Commencement Bay,
Washington
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