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    USS Charleston (LCS 18) participates in CARAT Sri Lanka [Image 3 of 6]

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    A U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is underway in a tropical waterway, likely the Panama Canal or a similar Central American passage, based on the lush green islands and terrain in the background. The vessel displays the characteristic trimaran or monohull design of the Independence or Freedom class LCS, painted in standard naval gray. The ship appears to be transiting at moderate speed, evidenced by the visible wake on the port side.

    SRI LANKA

    06.23.2021

    Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Lauren Chatmas 

    Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7

    USS Charleston (LCS 18) arrives in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, for a contactless port visit ahead of Cooperation Afloat and Readiness at Sea Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka, June 23. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (Sri Lanka Navy Media courtesy photo)

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    Date Taken: 06.23.2021
    Date Posted: 06.24.2021 06:25
    Photo ID: 6706464
    VIRIN: 210623-N-PL200-0003
    Resolution: 1920x1280
    Size: 1.11 MB
    Location: LK
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    A trimaran-hulled Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) of the Independence-class is visible in open harbor waters, accompanied by a smaller orange-and-white tugboat. The warship displays signal flags and radar/communications masts, with green, hilly coastline visible in the background. The scene appears to depict a port arrival or departure maneuver.
    Two naval officers in white dress uniforms stand at attention on a pier, observing a large gray warship maneuvering in the harbor. The vessel appears to be a US Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), identifiable by its distinctive trimaran hull design and the number '18' visible on the hull. The scene appears to be a formal naval arrival or departure ceremony at a port facility.
    A U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is underway in a tropical waterway, likely the Panama Canal or a similar Central American passage, based on the lush green islands and terrain in the background. The vessel displays the characteristic trimaran or monohull design of the Independence or Freedom class LCS, painted in standard naval gray. The ship appears to be transiting at moderate speed, evidenced by the visible wake on the port side.
    A naval military band in white dress uniforms is assembled on a pier or dock, appearing to perform or rehearse a ceremonial formation. In the background, a modern warship — identifiable as a US Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) by its distinctive trimaran hull design — is moored at the port. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical harbor, with blue skies, scattered clouds, and green hills visible in the distance.
    A U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), bearing the hull number 19 on its bow, is moored at a pier in what appears to be a tropical port location. The vessel displays the distinctive trimaran hull design characteristic of the Independence-class LCS, with angular stealth geometry and a prominent mast with communications equipment. A small number of personnel are visible on the pier alongside the ship.
    A US Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) of the Independence-class trimaran design is underway in a tropical coastal waterway. The vessel is flying multiple signal flags from its mast, suggesting a formal or ceremonial occasion. A vegetated island and sandy coastline are visible in the background, consistent with a Southeast Asian port environment.

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    Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training
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    Destroyer Squadron SEVEN
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