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    Coast Guard continues to correct aids to navigation after Hurricane Laura [Image 4 of 4]

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    A U.S. Coast Guard tugboat (hull number 75309) is pushing or towing a barge designated CGB 58013, which carries heavy construction or dredging equipment including a crane and two tall spud poles. The vessel is underway on a calm waterway with low-lying vegetated shoreline visible in the background. The scene appears to be in a coastal or intracoastal waterway, likely in the Gulf Coast region based on the flat terrain and vegetation.

    UNITED STATES

    08.31.2020

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    U.S. Coast Guard Heartland       

    The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Hatchet arrived on scene to Sabine-Neches Canal O Range Rear Light, Monday, and discovered a tower toppled over into the surrounding water. The crews are diligently working to repair all of the discrepant ranges and aids to navigation in the areas impacted by Hurricane Laura. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2020
    Date Posted: 08.31.2020 11:51
    Photo ID: 6334459
    VIRIN: 200831-G-G0108-1004
    Resolution: 1024x768
    Size: 100.3 KB
    Location: US
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    The image shows the deck of USCGC Harry Claiborne, a U.S. Coast Guard buoy tender vessel described as 'Keeper of the Gulf Coast.' The ship's crane is actively lifting or deploying a large red navigational buoy with its associated superstructure over the side of the vessel. Multiple crew members in safety gear are visible on deck supervising the operation.
    A buoy tender vessel is conducting maritime buoy maintenance operations at sea in overcast, rainy conditions. A crew of approximately 6-8 workers wearing hard hats and life vests are working on the aft deck, handling rigging and crane operations. A large red navigational buoy marked '6' is visible alongside the vessel, with another red buoy on the deck in the foreground.
    A collapsed metal lattice tower or transmission structure lies partially submerged in a body of water, leaning at an angle from a wooden dock or pier base. The structure appears to have toppled, likely due to storm or weather damage, with its framework extending diagonally into the water toward a vegetated shoreline. The surrounding environment consists of marshland, reeds, and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
    A U.S. Coast Guard tugboat (hull number 75309) is pushing or towing a barge designated CGB 58013, which carries heavy construction or dredging equipment including a crane and two tall spud poles. The vessel is underway on a calm waterway with low-lying vegetated shoreline visible in the background. The scene appears to be in a coastal or intracoastal waterway, likely in the Gulf Coast region based on the flat terrain and vegetation.

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