USS Guardian [Image 3 of 3]

SULU SEA

02.25.2013

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Anderson Bomjardim 

U.S. Navy           

A crane from the U.S. Navy contracted ship M/V Jascon 25 safely removes the exhaust funnel structure from the mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5). Guardian ran aground on the Tubbataha Reef Jan. 17. The funnel's removal was a milestone in the dismantling process of the Guardian. The U.S. Navy and contracted salvage teams are safely dismantling and removing the ship from Tubbataha Reef. The U.S. Navy continues to work in close cooperation with the Philippine authorities to safely dismantle Guardian from the reef while minimizing environmental effects. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anderson Bomjardim/Released)

• Date Taken: 02.25.2013
• Date Posted: 02.27.2013 19:47
• Photo ID: 875742
• VIRIN: 130226-N-VF350-247
• Resolution: 1133x1700
• Size: 301.93 KB
• Location: SULU SEA