Recreation

The television lounge is open 24 hrs a day for video viewing. The "Feature Movie" begins at 2000 hrs local when at sea. This movie takes precedence over all other movies playing at this time so be sure to schedule your movie viewing with this in mind. Remember, the ship operates 24 hrs a day which means watch standers are trying to sleep throughout the day. Keep the volume down so you don't disturb those individuals trying to sleep. Thank You!

The ships library has a good selection of reading material. Please bring back the books that you borrow when you have finished so that others can enjoy them. Magazines are located in the TV Lounge magazine rack. Board games are available in the library for your entertainment. Computer games may be found on some of the library computers, these computer games are not provided by the UW or the ship so don't bother the marine techs with software problems you may encounter.

The ship has a ping pong table. If space is available in the main lab you may set up the table and enjoy a good game of ping pong with your shipmates.

Fishing is a favorite past time on the T. G. Thompson. Trolling is scheduled whenever possible on a NOT TO INTERFERE basis with scientific activities.

Located in the aft berthing area is the exercise room. Stationary bicycles, a treadmill,  and small weight lifting equipment are there for all to use. Once again people may be sleeping in the area so please be quiet and DO NOT slam weights down on the deck!