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    Coast Guard coordinates rescue of 18 Ecuadorians after fishing vessel sank off Galapagos Islands [Image 1 of 3]

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    A commercial fishing vessel, appearing to be named 'Romeo', is photographed at sea during low-light conditions, likely dusk or dawn. The boat is equipped with outriggers, booms, and rigging typical of a shrimp trawler or similar commercial fishing craft. The image appears to be a photograph of a screen, resulting in a purple-blue color cast and visible scan lines.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    12.04.2020

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    U.S. Coast Guard Southwest

    The 72-foot Ecuadorian commercial fishing vessel Romeo capsizes approximately 350 miles north of the Galapagos Islands, December 4, 2020. The Eleventh Coast Guard District coordinated with the vessel Hai Soon 26 using the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System to rescue of 18 Ecuadorians aboard the Romeo. (U. S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

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    Date Taken: 12.04.2020
    Date Posted: 12.05.2020 12:50
    Photo ID: 6443970
    VIRIN: 201204-G-G0211-2001
    Resolution: 556x480
    Size: 86.79 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 118
    Downloads: 9

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    A commercial fishing vessel, appearing to be named 'Romeo', is photographed at sea during low-light conditions, likely dusk or dawn. The boat is equipped with outriggers, booms, and rigging typical of a shrimp trawler or similar commercial fishing craft. The image appears to be a photograph of a screen, resulting in a purple-blue color cast and visible scan lines.
    The image shows a maritime rescue or transfer operation taking place alongside a large vessel with a green-painted deck. Several crew members are positioned along the ship's railing, appearing to assist people in an orange inflatable rescue boat below. The scene takes place in open blue ocean waters under daylight conditions.
    A group of approximately 15 individuals posing for a group photo on the deck of a vessel near an 'Emergency Muster Station' sign. Several people are wearing face masks and one person in the center is wearing an orange life vest. The ocean is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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