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    USCGC Shearwater [Image 3 of 4]

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    A U.S. Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is underway at speed on calm open water. Four personnel in orange survival/immersion suits are aboard, with one operating the helm. The orange and black vessel bears visible 'U.S. COAST GUARD' markings on its hull.

    VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    01.09.2013

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Weydert 

    U.S. Coast Guard East   

    A Coast Guard boarding team from the Coast Guard Cutter Shearwater, home-ported in Portsmouth, Va., transits in the cutter's small boat in the waters off Virginia Beach, Jan. 9, 2013. The Shearwater's crew were under way in support of Operation Striper Swiper, an initiative to curtail illegal fishing of the Atlantic striped bass in federal waters. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd class David Weydert)

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    Date Taken: 01.09.2013
    Date Posted: 01.10.2013 17:35
    Photo ID: 812444
    VIRIN: 130109-G-ZV557-443
    Resolution: 3748x2495
    Size: 2.1 MB
    Location: VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 158
    Downloads: 7

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    The image is taken from inside a vessel's bridge or wheelhouse, looking through a window at two boats on calm open water. A white motorboat named 'Anna Lynn' is visible in the background with several people on deck, while an orange rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with at least one person aboard is positioned nearby. A silhouetted figure in the foreground appears to be observing or communicating via radio while watching the scene.
    A U.S. government vessel, likely a Coast Guard cutter, is underway on calm open water during sunrise or sunset. The image is taken from the deck looking toward the superstructure, with the sun low on the horizon to starboard creating strong backlighting. An American flag is visible flying from the mast alongside various communications and navigation equipment.
    A U.S. Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is underway at speed on calm open water. Four personnel in orange survival/immersion suits are aboard, with one operating the helm. The orange and black vessel bears visible 'U.S. COAST GUARD' markings on its hull.
    A U.S. Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with personnel in red survival suits has pulled alongside a large white sport fishing vessel named 'Liberty Lady'. The Coast Guard crew appears to be conducting a boarding inspection or safety check on the private vessel. The scene takes place on calm, open water under hazy conditions.

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    Atlantic
    Portsmouth
    87-foot
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    Shearwater
    Swiper
    Striper
    Coast Guard
    Cutter
    Va
    Virginia Beach

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