Thanks for the link and the story. That is an unusual and interesting
vessel.

DSK

Joe wrote:
http://pao.cnmoc.navy.mil/pao/n_onli...hotos/flip.jpg


What the heck is that? and where is it?




It was buildt to research ocean currents.

Here is the story that went with the photo:

AG3 `flips' for research vessel duty with
Scripps Institute
by AG3 Michael DeMauro

It's not too often that one encounters a vessel with bulkheads and
decks designed for use in both the vertical and horizontal
position…including heads and showers!