Scene on the Sound: three vessels - circling each other

The Thompson being circled by the Cain
Photo by Jan Hanson

The Research Vessel Thomas G. Thompson was back on the Shoreline Sea Tuesday and with company.

Jan Hanson says "The smaller vessel is the Charles W. Cain, a law enforcement vessel. After circling the Cain headed toward Edmonds and the Coast Guard vessel, Osprey came into view. Such an exciting trio."

The Thompson and the Osprey
Photo by Jan Hansen

The Thompson is a UNOLS whole ocean capable vessel and normally operates between Seattle, the South Pacific and all the way up to the Arctic Ocean.

She just returned from a student research cruise to Knight Inlet, B.C. and will soon head south to New Zealand.

The Osprey is a Coast Guard boat, assigned to patrol Puget Sound.