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    Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond Aguilar trains in the surf near Newport, Oregon [Image 2 of 7]

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    A three-panel sequential photograph showing a Coast Guard vessel navigating extremely rough surf conditions near a coastal community. The sequence progresses from the boat riding large waves upright, to listing severely, to nearly capsizing or pitching bow-upward in violent surf. The images appear to document a dangerous bar crossing or rescue operation in storm conditions.

    NEWPORT, OREGON, UNITED STATES

    02.15.2019

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    U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

    Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond Aguilar (surfman #557), a boatswain's mate at Station Yaquina Bay trains in surf conditions near Newport, Oregon, Feb. 15, 2019. Coast Guard surfman are qualified to operate a 47-foot motor lifeboat in 20-foot breaking surf, 30-foot seas and 50-knot winds. (U.S. Coast Guard illustration by Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond Aguilar)

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    Date Taken: 02.15.2019
    Date Posted: 05.28.2020 22:39
    Photo ID: 6224321
    VIRIN: 190215-G-G0213-1002
    Resolution: 1600x1600
    Size: 250.27 KB
    Location: NEWPORT, OREGON, US
    Hometown: NEWPORT, OREGON, US
    Hometown: SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 469
    Downloads: 11

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    A three-panel sequential photograph documenting a vessel capsizing in extremely rough seas during a storm. The series shows the boat progressing from upright navigation through heavy waves, to being struck and overwhelmed by a large breaking wave, to finally rolling over and capsizing. The coastline with trees and structures is visible in the background throughout the sequence.
    A three-panel sequential photograph showing a Coast Guard vessel navigating extremely rough surf conditions near a coastal community. The sequence progresses from the boat riding large waves upright, to listing severely, to nearly capsizing or pitching bow-upward in violent surf. The images appear to document a dangerous bar crossing or rescue operation in storm conditions.
    A gray Coast Guard motor lifeboat is navigating extremely rough surf conditions, with a massive breaking wave engulfing or crashing directly onto the vessel. Crew members in orange survival suits are visible on deck as the boat tilts dramatically under the force of the wave. The photograph, credited to Bruce Beck, captures a highly dramatic and dangerous maritime rescue or surf training operation.
    A vessel is being engulfed by massive storm waves in extremely dangerous sea conditions. The boat appears nearly vertical, with its bow pitched sharply upward as a towering wall of white water crashes over it. The photograph, credited to Bruce Beck, captures a dramatic and potentially life-threatening maritime emergency.
    A motor lifeboat, likely a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, is navigating extremely rough seas with its bow pitched nearly vertically upward as it crests a large wave. Crew members are visible on deck, secured and wearing survival gear. The background shows a forested coastline partially obscured by sea spray and mist.
    A U.S. Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Lifeboat (MLB), hull number 47229, is navigating through rough, turbulent seas with large breaking waves surrounding the vessel. The boat is moving at speed, generating significant spray and wake. Forested hills or mountains are visible in the background under an overcast sky.
    The image shows multiple U.S. Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Lifeboats (MLB) operating in rough surf conditions. At least three vessels are visible, with crews in red survival suits navigating through large breaking waves. This appears to be either a training exercise or active surf operations near a bar or inlet.

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    Station Yaquina Bay
    Sector North Bend
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