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    Coast Guard, good Samaritans assist vessel taking on water in Prince William Sound, Alaska [Image 2 of 4]

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    An aerial photograph shows a US Coast Guard vessel responding to what appears to be a distressed fishing vessel at sea. A smaller skiff or dinghy is positioned between the two larger vessels, and water appears to be actively pumping or discharging from the fishing vessel, suggesting possible flooding or dewatering operations. The Coast Guard boat is maneuvering nearby, consistent with an active maritime rescue or assistance operation.

    PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    06.22.2017

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    U.S. Coast Guard Arctic

    A Coast Guard Station Valdez 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew assists the crew of a fishing vessel, the Kodiak Sockeye, with dewatering pumps after the vessel began taking on water near Knowles Bay, Prince William Sound, Alaska, June 22, 2017. The RB-M crew towed the vessel 37 miles to Cordova.

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    Date Taken: 06.22.2017
    Date Posted: 06.23.2017 01:33
    Photo ID: 3509608
    VIRIN: 170619-G-G0217-0002
    Resolution: 3264x2448
    Size: 1.79 MB
    Location: PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 189
    Downloads: 18

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    An aerial photograph showing three commercial fishing vessels on open, calm gray-blue water. One vessel in the foreground is actively underway, producing a visible white wake, while the other two vessels appear stationary or slow-moving in the background. The image appears to have been taken from an elevated vantage point such as a cliff, helicopter, or aircraft.
    An aerial photograph shows a US Coast Guard vessel responding to what appears to be a distressed fishing vessel at sea. A smaller skiff or dinghy is positioned between the two larger vessels, and water appears to be actively pumping or discharging from the fishing vessel, suggesting possible flooding or dewatering operations. The Coast Guard boat is maneuvering nearby, consistent with an active maritime rescue or assistance operation.
    The image is taken from the stern of a vessel looking aft, showing a tow line extending from a deck cleat/bollard to a fishing vessel being towed across open, choppy seas. The towing vessel's wake is clearly visible as white churned water between the two vessels. Weather conditions appear overcast with heavy cloud cover and moderate sea state.
    A commercial fishing vessel, partially identified by the hull number '4511', is shown at sea or near port with crew members actively working on deck. Two crew members wearing high-visibility orange gear are visible on the stern deck, and water is being discharged or pumped overboard from the vessel. The boat is heavily equipped with rigging, floats/buoys, nets, and various deck machinery typical of a commercial fishing operation.

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