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Crew members man the rail aboard the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53) as the ship gets underway. The GRAPPLE is towing three ocean minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

Crew members are given a briefing aboard the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53). The GRAPPLE is towing three minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

A crew member participates in a safety drill aboard the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53). The GRAPPLE is towing three ocean minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

A crew member observes towing operations aboard the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53). The GRAPPLE is towing three minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

Ship's officers observe rigging operations aboard the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53). The GRAPPLE is towing three minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

Members of a dive team conduct a safety briefing aboard the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53) before making a survey dive on an ocean minesweeper. The GRAPPLE is towing three minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

A crew member inspects a towing shackle aboard the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53). The GRAPPLE is towing three minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

A crewman prepares hemp stays on the loops of the main tow rope on the fantail of the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53). The GRAPPLE is towing three minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) commanding officer of the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53), plays a hand of cribbage with a crew member. The GRAPPLE is towing three minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

Crew members man the rail of the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53) as the ship enters the port. The GRAPPLE is towing three minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

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Base: Haifa

Country: Israel (ISR)

Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall

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01/09/1987
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label_outline Explore Three Minesweepers, Navy Escort Operations, Minesweepers

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