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    USCGC Vigorous tows a disabled sailboat off the coast of South Carolina [Image 2 of 5]

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    The image is taken from the elevated deck of a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, looking forward over a helicopter landing pad (helipad) toward the open ocean. A small sailboat is visible in the distance, suggesting a possible intercept, patrol, or rescue operation. The weather is clear with calm seas and bright blue skies.

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    06.21.2026

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    U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

    The crew of the Reliance-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Vigorous (WMEC 627) conducts emergency towing operations for the disabled vessel American Eagle II off the coast of South Carolina, June 21, 2026. Vigorous’ crew later transferred the tow to the 87-foot Marine Protector-class cutter USCGC Coho (WPB 87321) where upon approaching Mayport, Florida, a final transfer was conducted with commercial salvage to tow the American Eagle II safely to shore. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

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    Date Taken: 06.21.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 14:17
    Photo ID: 9910307
    VIRIN: 260621-G-G0100-1004
    Resolution: 600x800
    Size: 93.63 KB
    Location: AT SEA
    Web Views: 3
    Downloads: 0

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    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter is positioned on open ocean alongside a small orange inflatable rescue boat (RIB) that appears to be transiting toward a sailboat in the distance. The scene suggests an active maritime interdiction, rescue, or boarding operation in calm, deep blue ocean waters. Three distinct vessels are visible, indicating a coordinated Coast Guard operation.
    The image is taken from the elevated deck of a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, looking forward over a helicopter landing pad (helipad) toward the open ocean. A small sailboat is visible in the distance, suggesting a possible intercept, patrol, or rescue operation. The weather is clear with calm seas and bright blue skies.
    A white monohull sailboat is stationary on calm, deep blue open ocean water under clear skies. One person wearing a life vest is visible on the foredeck, and a small red vessel — consistent with a Coast Guard or rescue boat — is visible in the background. An American flag is flying from the rigging, and the sails are furled.
    A red and black helicopter, identifiable as a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin, hovers off the stern of a Coast Guard cutter over open ocean while connected by a hoist cable to the ship's flight deck. Crew members in various colored vests and uniforms are positioned on the flight deck, with one individual in a yellow vest appearing to signal with arms raised. This appears to be a hoist training exercise or active rescue/transfer operation at sea.
    An aerial view shows two vessels moored alongside each other in open blue ocean waters. The vessel on the right, named 'VIGOROUS,' features a prominent helicopter landing pad (helipad) on its aft deck and a tall communications/navigation mast. The vessel on the left appears to be a larger ship, possibly a coast guard or law enforcement vessel, with blue hull markings and deck equipment.

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