Mar 18, 2016
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On Monday March 14th, 2016 the venerable R/V Knorr (now named Ex-Knorr) was officially transferred to the Mexican navy. On her way south, the Ex-Knorr and UNOLS newest ship, R/V Neil Armstrong, shared a gam at sea. (n. A social visit or friendly interchange, especially between whalers or seafarers.)
When she encountered WHOI's newest vessel, the R/V Neil Armstrong off the coast of Cape Hatteras, NC the crew of the two ships briefly met to exchange greetings and gifts. By all accounts it was a very moving encounter. Thank you to Al Suchy (WHOI) for providing these photos and sharing this significant moment in history with us.
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![Teca crew greeting Armstrong off Cape Hateras 03 17 16.JPG](/sites/default/files/styles/content_image/public/Teca%20crew%20greeting%20Armstrong%20off%20Cape%20Hateras%2003%2017%2016.JPG.webp?itok=zYJ-1EyM)
![Captain Emrich on Ex-Knorr w Armstrong off Cape Hatteras 03 17 16.JPG](/sites/default/files/styles/content_image/public/Captain%20Emrich%20on%20Ex-Knorr%20w%20Armstrong%20off%20Cape%20Hatteras%2003%2017%2016.JPG.webp?itok=s7QEu2KN)
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Learn More
- Read about the Official Transfer Ceremony
- Watch the Ex-Knorr Depart the Dock at WHOI
- Remembering the Knorr
- Learn all about WHOI's newest vessel, R/V Neil Armstrong
*top photo by Eric Benway, WHOI