Coast Guard Cutter Anacapa sinks adrift Japanese fishing vessel. [Image 6 of 6]

GULF OF ALASKA, AT SEA

04.05.2012

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters   

The Japanese fishing vessel, Ryou-Un Maru, shows significant signs of damage after the Coast Guard Cutter Anancapa fired explosive ammunition into it 180 miles west of the Southeast Alaskan coast, April 5, 2012. The derelict fishing vessel sank at 6:15 p.m. in 6,000 feet of water. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Thomas)

• Date Taken: 04.05.2012
• Date Posted: 04.06.2012 20:59
• Photo ID: 555886
• VIRIN: 120405-G-ZZ999-001
• Resolution: 4752x3168
• Size: 3.62 MB
• Location: GULF OF ALASKA, AT SEA