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    Coast Guard leads the Parade of Ships [Image 8 of 9]

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    A maritime parade or ceremonial procession is underway on a harbor waterway, featuring a U.S. Coast Guard cutter (hull number 87349) in the foreground leading the formation. Fireboat tugboats are spraying water cannons in a celebratory display, while a large naval warship is visible in the background. A helicopter flies overhead, and port cranes are visible along the shoreline.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    06.06.2012

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Marin 

    U.S. Coast Guard East   

    The crew aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Shearwater, an 87-foot patrol boat homeported in Little Creek, Va., leads the Parade of Ships during Operation Sail 2012 in Norfolk, Va., June 6, 2012. OpSail 2012 Virginia is also commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812 in hopes to inspire patriotism and foster interest in American maritime history and heritage.

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    Date Taken: 06.06.2012
    Date Posted: 06.06.2012 18:49
    Photo ID: 595973
    VIRIN: 120606-G-MD940-582
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 2.92 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 63
    Downloads: 8

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    The image shows a U.S. Coast Guard vessel numbered 87349 operating in open water, with a larger U.S. Navy warship visible in the background. Both vessels are underway and flying American flags, suggesting a formal maritime event or patrol operation. The scene appears to take place in a harbor or bay area with a shoreline visible in the distance.
    Two U.S. military vessels are navigating together on open water, likely during a parade or ceremonial event. The foreground vessel is a white and orange U.S. Coast Guard cutter bearing hull number 87349, while the background vessel is a larger gray U.S. Navy warship. Both ships are dressed with American flags and signal flags, suggesting a formal maritime occasion.
    The image shows multiple naval and coast guard vessels underway on open water, likely during a formal naval event or homecoming given the display of multiple flags. A white U.S. Coast Guard cutter is prominently visible on the left, while a large gray U.S. Navy warship, appearing to be a Ticonderoga-class cruiser, dominates the right side. A smaller tugboat and an additional naval vessel are visible in the background.
    A formation of U.S. military and Coast Guard vessels is underway on open water, likely during a parade or ceremonial transit. The lead vessel on the left appears to be a U.S. Navy cruiser or destroyer, while the vessel on the right is a U.S. Coast Guard cutter with hull number 87349. A third vessel is visible in the background between the two lead ships.
    A formation of military and Coast Guard vessels is underway on open water, likely during a naval parade or fleet review. At least four ships are visible, including a large US Navy cruiser or destroyer on the left, a white US Coast Guard cutter in the center foreground, a smaller warship in the middle background, and a larger gray naval vessel on the right. An urban or base shoreline with trees is visible in the background.
    The image shows two flags flying together: a blue commemorative flag for 'OpSail 2012 Virginia' featuring a tall ship graphic and the slogan 'Our Flag Was Still There,' and an American flag partially visible behind it. The blue flag also bears a circular seal referencing the 'Bicentennial of the War of 1812' with U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps insignia. The scene appears to be taken aboard or near a sailing vessel, with rigging visible in the background.
    A U.S. Coast Guard patrol vessel with hull number 87349 is underway on choppy waters, heading directly toward the camera. Multiple flags are flying from the mast, including the American flag and what appear to be signal/pennant flags, suggesting a ceremonial or commissioning event. A larger naval vessel is visible in the background, along with port infrastructure including a crane on the left.
    A maritime parade or ceremonial procession is underway on a harbor waterway, featuring a U.S. Coast Guard cutter (hull number 87349) in the foreground leading the formation. Fireboat tugboats are spraying water cannons in a celebratory display, while a large naval warship is visible in the background. A helicopter flies overhead, and port cranes are visible along the shoreline.
    A large U.S. Navy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser is underway in a harbor, with sailors in white uniforms manning the rails along the deck. A U.S. Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is escorting or patrolling alongside the warship. Multiple flags are flying from the ship's mast, and construction cranes are visible in the background.

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