Escort through the Southern Ocean [Image 3 of 5]

COAST GUARD CUTTER POLAR STAR, STRAIT OF DOVER

02.15.2015

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class George Degener 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

The Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star escorts the fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain through the Southern Ocean before transferring responsibility of the vessel's crew to the fishing vessel Janas, Feb. 15, 2015. Polar Star's crew assisted the crew of Antarctic Chieftain after the vessel was disabled and beset by ice. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class George Degener)

• Date Taken: 02.15.2015
• Date Posted: 02.17.2015 21:30
• Photo ID: 1773052
• VIRIN: 150215-G-JL323-183
• Resolution: 4600x3680
• Size: 661.62 KB
• Location: COAST GUARD CUTTER POLAR STAR, STRAIT OF DOVER
• Hometown: SEATTLE, WA, US