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Subic Bay, Philippines (Feb. 17, 2006) -- The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) prepares to take on equipment from Landing Craft Utility One Six Two Seven (LCU-1627) through a stern gate marriage. The three-ship, Sasebo-based Forward Deployed Amphibious Ready Group consisting of the USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Juneau (LPD 10) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) are currently on spring patrol. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Brian P. Biller (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 February 17, 2006
Photographer
 Journalist 2nd Class Brian P. Biller
Caption Writer
 LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LSD 49
Other Visible Equipment
 Not available
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Night, well deck stern gate doors open, well deck dry, ship not ballasted down