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    A U.S. Coast Guard Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) with hull number 45682 is underway on open water at speed. The vessel features the distinctive orange inflatable collar (RHIB-style) and gray aluminum hull typical of Coast Guard patrol craft. One crew member in a red survival suit is visible on the stern deck.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.21.2012

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Henry Dunphy 

    U.S. Coast Guard PADET San Diego

    A 45-foot Response Boat – Medium from U.S. Coast Guard Station San Diego transits in San Diego Bay during a towing exercise, May 21, 2012. Boat crews maintain proficiency in towing techniques so they are able to assist boaters who have lost propulsion, steering, or are in other situations of distress.

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    Date Taken: 05.21.2012
    Date Posted: 09.17.2012 16:15
    Photo ID: 666520
    VIRIN: 120521-G-JY570-203
    Resolution: 3956x2826
    Size: 5.74 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 164
    Downloads: 18

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