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    USCGC Morgenthau returns to Hawaii from Bering Sea patrol [Image 2 of 5]

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    A maritime rescue or assistance operation is underway in overcast, foggy conditions at sea. A small inflatable rescue boat with personnel in red survival suits is approaching a distressed sailboat that appears to be grounded or in difficulty. The scene is photographed from the deck of a large white vessel, likely a Coast Guard cutter.

    HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    09.06.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Wyrick    

    U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

    The crew of USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC-722) prepare to tow the 35-foot sailboat Rafiki while in the Gulf of Alaska Sept. 6, 2016. The sailing vessel was in transit from Australia to Canada with the 79-year-old captain the sole occupant when the engine died and the sails ripped in a gale, the vessel was rendered inoperable and in grave peril nearly 100 miles from the closest land. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Brandon Newman/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.06.2016
    Date Posted: 11.21.2016 15:51
    Photo ID: 3004932
    VIRIN: 160906-G-GO100-1001
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 2.89 MB
    Location: HONOLULU, HAWAII, US
    Web Views: 93
    Downloads: 5

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    Two men are conversing on the deck of a vessel, both wearing red outerwear appropriate for cold, wet maritime conditions. The older man on the left wears an orange life vest labeled 'Mariner 2' and a red baseball cap, while the younger man on the right wears a red waterproof jacket with reflective strips and a black knit beanie. The setting appears to be a working or research vessel in overcast, cold weather conditions.
    A maritime rescue or assistance operation is underway in overcast, foggy conditions at sea. A small inflatable rescue boat with personnel in red survival suits is approaching a distressed sailboat that appears to be grounded or in difficulty. The scene is photographed from the deck of a large white vessel, likely a Coast Guard cutter.
    An aerial photograph of a mid-sized vessel, likely a coast guard or research ship, navigating open ocean waters during sunrise or sunset. The ship is positioned on the left side of the frame against a vast, calm sea with overcast skies and diffused sunlight breaking through clouds on the horizon. Distant landmasses or mountain ridges are faintly visible on both the left and right horizons.
    An aerial photograph of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter bearing hull number 722, underway at speed in open ocean with choppy seas. The white vessel with a distinctive red waterline stripe is photographed from above at an angle, showing its full profile. The ship is generating significant bow and stern wake, indicating it is traveling at considerable speed.
    Three law enforcement personnel are walking along a wooden dock toward a vessel named 'Courageous.' Two individuals are wearing U.S. Coast Guard orange jackets and blue pants, while a third wears a black jacket labeled 'Federal Officer.' The scene appears to be a maritime inspection or boarding operation at a harbor with mountainous terrain visible in the background.

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