[0.E.O]

Then it would not be USS Rude since it isn’t a naval ship. Your post was confusing.

[GBA]

You are correct pointing out the mistake of calling it the "USS Rude" since the Rude is a NOAA ship, not USN.

My post was intended to fill in the ship's background, history and purpose to remove confusion, not add to it.

I regret if you are more confused as a result, as that was not my intent.