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2005-2006 - Rescues at Sea


330-CFD-DN-SD-06-13840: USS Firebolt (PC-10) Sailors assist in rescuing survivors in the Gulf of Aden whose vessel capsized 25-miles off the coast of Somalia. In the background is USS Normandy (CG 60), also assisting in the rescue operation. Phot...
Caption: 330-CFD-DN-SD-06-13840: USS Firebolt (PC-10) Sailors assist in rescuing survivors in the Gulf of Aden whose vessel capsized 25-miles off the coast of Somalia. In the background is USS Normandy (CG 60), also assisting in the rescue operation. Photographed on April 29, 2005, by PH1 Robert Mcrill, USN. Official U.S. Navy photograph.

On April 29, 2005, Cyclone-class coastal defense ship, USS Firebolt (PC-10) assisted in rescuing survivors in the Gulf of Aden whose vessel capsized 25-miles off the coast of Somalia.   USS Normandy (CG-60) also assisted in the rescue.  


060811-N-3255B-002: Crew members aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet ocean tug USNS Apache (T-ATF 172) evacuate personnel from the commercial freighter Tahoma Reefer, while rendering assistance at sea off Monrovia, Liberia, August 11,...
Caption: 060811-N-3255B-002: Crew members aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet ocean tug USNS Apache (T-ATF 172) evacuate personnel from the commercial freighter Tahoma Reefer, while rendering assistance at sea off Monrovia, Liberia, August 11, 2006. Official U.S. Navy photograph.

On August 11, 2006, while off Monrovia, Liberia, USNS Apache (T-ATF-172) rescued personnel from the commercial freighter Tahoma Reefer while rendering assistance at sea.   The fire broke out in Tahoma's engine room in the early morning of August 10.   Apache rescued the freighter's crew and was able to bring the fire under control.   She was at Liberia to conduct a harbor survey and do repair work on the port of Monrovia's pier as an ongoing effort to strengthen the United States partnership with the nation. 


060811-N-3255B-003: Crew members aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet ocean tug USNS Apache (T-ATF 172) battle the flames aboard commercial freighter Tahoma Reefer, while rendering assistance at sea off Monrovia, Liberia, August 11, 20...
Caption: 060811-N-3255B-003: Crew members aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet ocean tug USNS Apache (T-ATF 172) battle the flames aboard commercial freighter Tahoma Reefer, while rendering assistance at sea off Monrovia, Liberia, August 11, 2006. Official U.S. Navy photograph.

061201-N-6423H-005: The crew of the fishing vessel Miss Melissa await rescue from a boat crew deployed from the U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) making its way to the distressed vessel in heavy seas and 40 knot ...
Caption: 061201-N-6423H-005: The crew of the fishing vessel Miss Melissa await rescue from a boat crew deployed from the U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) making its way to the distressed vessel in heavy seas and 40 knot winds. Photographed by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Erik Hoffman. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.

On December 1, 2006, the crew of the fishing vessel Miss Melissa was rescued in the Atlantic Ocean by a boat deployed from USS San Antonio (LPD-17) despite heavy seas and 40 knot winds.  Commander Brad Lee, answered Miss Melissa's distress call and immediately deployed a crew of five personnel in a ridged hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to retrieve the crew.   Lee later sent the crew back to the fishing vessel to assist with dewatering efforts.  The U.S. 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. 


061201-N-6423H-006: The crew of the fishing vessel Miss Melissa await rescue from a boat crew deployed from the U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) making its way to the distressed vessel in heavy seas and 40 knot ...
Caption: 061201-N-6423H-006: The crew of the fishing vessel Miss Melissa await rescue from a boat crew deployed from the U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) making its way to the distressed vessel in heavy seas and 40 knot winds. Photographed by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Erik Hoffman. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.
Published: Thu May 07 12:51:18 EDT 2020