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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 1, 2006) -- Sailors aboard the amphibious
transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) lower a boat crew into
heavy seas while answering a distress call from the fishing vessel
"Miss Melissa." The ship's Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Brad Lee, answered
Miss Melissa's distress call immediately deploying a crew of five
personnel in a ridged hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to retrieve the crew,
later sending a team back to the fishing vessel to assist with
dewatering efforts. The Coast Guard later towed the boat back to port.
The rescued crew was brought aboard San Antonio and provided, dry
clothing, food, and an opportunity to make phone calls home. U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Erik Hoffmann
(RELEASED)
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