R/V Neil Armstrong (IMAGE) Office of Naval Research Caption Tim Schnoor, oceanographic facilities program manager at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) poses with the Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) research vessel (R/V) Neil Armstrong (AGOR 27) at Dakota Creek Industries, Inc., shipyard in Anacortes, Wash. The Navy, through ONR, has been a leader in building and providing large ships for the nation's academic research fleet since World War II. The Neil Armstrong replaces the R/V Knorr, which is being retired after nearly a half century of service. Credit (US Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.