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    USS Germantown (LSD 42) Conducts RHIB Operations [Image 6 of 6]

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    A large military naval vessel is photographed at sea under an overcast sky, appearing in silhouette against the horizon. The ship displays characteristics consistent with an amphibious dock landing ship or similar large naval vessel, featuring a flat deck area, superstructure, crane, and communications equipment. The image is taken from water level, likely from a smaller vessel or watercraft.

    EAST CHINA SEA

    08.06.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino 

    USS Germantown (LSD 42)

    EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) transits the East China Sea. Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2020
    Date Posted: 08.08.2020 03:03
    Photo ID: 6300608
    VIRIN: 200806-N-CL550-1347
    Resolution: 5393x3595
    Size: 1.83 MB
    Location: EAST CHINA SEA
    Web Views: 40
    Downloads: 9

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    A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) is being hoisted by crane alongside a larger naval or coast guard vessel at sea. Two crew members wearing hard hats and orange life vests are standing on the RHIB's deck, managing lines during the lifting operation. A third person in a yellow hard hat observes from the ship's upper deck.
    A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) is underway at speed on open ocean waters, creating a prominent wake and bow spray. The gray-painted vessel appears to be a military or government craft, with at least two crew members visible wearing white helmets and orange life vests. A small flag, consistent with a U.S. flag, is visible mounted on the vessel's superstructure.
    Naval personnel are conducting a crane hoisting operation of a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on the deck of a military vessel. Four crew members wearing orange life vests, blue or yellow hard hats, and face masks are managing guide ropes to control the suspended watercraft. The boat, manufactured by Willard Marine (www.willardmarine.com visible on hull), is being lifted by a crane hook and rigging system.
    Two personnel wearing white hard hats, red life vests, and face masks are aboard a small military or coast guard vessel at sea. An American flag is visible in the background, suggesting a U.S. military or law enforcement maritime operation. The foreground subject appears alert and is looking off to the side while standing on the deck.
    A military or naval personnel member is seated inside a small vessel or boat cabin, writing in a logbook or notepad. The individual is wearing a red life vest, a face mask, and a tan baseball cap with 'USS' and 'LSD' partially visible text. Through the rain-covered window, a large naval vessel is visible in the background on rough water.
    A large military naval vessel is photographed at sea under an overcast sky, appearing in silhouette against the horizon. The ship displays characteristics consistent with an amphibious dock landing ship or similar large naval vessel, featuring a flat deck area, superstructure, crane, and communications equipment. The image is taken from water level, likely from a smaller vessel or watercraft.

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