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Stations used by Maurice Ewing in 1st offshore seismic reflection experiment.Conducted on board C&GS; Ship OCEANOGRAPHER.Helped prove feasibility of measuring depth to basement rock from a ship.Work done with C&GS; because of radio acoustic ranging experience.The beginning of offshore geophysical exploration (Image credit: Association of Commissioned Officers)