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    NHHC honors civilian’s efforts in discovery and documentation of U.S. Navy shipwrecks [Image 1 of 3]

    NHHC honors civilian’s efforts in discovery and documentation of U.S. Navy shipwrecks

    WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES

    02.24.2023

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Abigayle Lutz 

    Naval History and Heritage Command

    230224-N-FK318-1055
    WASHINGTON NAVY YARD (Feb. 24, 2023) Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Director Samuel J. Cox, U.S. Navy rear admiral (retired), presents Paul Mayer, lead researcher and Remotely Operated Vehicle operator at Vulcan Inc., with a Superior Public Service Award at the National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN). Meyer and the R/V Petrel team located and documented over 20 U.S. Navy shipwrecks including USS Indianapolis (CA 35), USS Ward (DD 139), USS Lexington (CV 2), USS Juneau (CL 52), USS Helena (CL-50), USS Wasp (CV 7), USS Hornet (CV 8), USS Strong (DD 467), USS Johnston (DD 557), and USS St. Lo (CVE 63). The data collected allowed NHHC's underwater archaeologists to analyze and interpret the wreck sites for their long-term protection. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abigayle Lutz)

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    Date Taken: 02.24.2023
    Date Posted: 02.24.2023 15:44
    Photo ID: 7648987
    VIRIN: 230224-N-FK318-1055
    Resolution: 4099x2728
    Size: 915.19 KB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

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