Coast Guard Academy Cadets learn celestial navigation at sea [Image 1 of 5]

ATLANTIC OCEAN

05.13.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Keira Shantry 

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

U.S. Coast Guard academy cadets practice navigation by the stars aboard Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 13, 2026. Historically, sailors have been using sextants to navigate for well over 200 years. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Keira Shantry)

• Date Taken: 05.13.2026
• Date Posted: 05.20.2026 20:31
• Photo ID: 9692190
• VIRIN: 260513-G-KK706-2003
• Resolution: 7155x4770
• Size: 3.7 MB
• Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN