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A commerical tug boat pushes the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180) closer to a row of pilings as the ship prepares to tie up at a landing. The MANITOWOC is arriving to embark the Marine Corps units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

Sailors man the rails aboard the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) as the ship ties up at the pier. The MANITOWOC has returned to Little Creek following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) lies tied up in front of a pier prior to bringing aboard elements of a Marine unit bound for the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Harbor tugs position the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180) into port as the ship prepares to take on Marines headed for the Middle East in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD

The large harbor tug SANTAQUIN (YTB-824) moves the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) into its place at the pier beside the Naval Reserve Force (NRF) tank landing ship USS BOULDER (LST-1190). The MANITOWOC has returned to Little Creek following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The large harbor tug SANTAQUIN (YTB-824) helps move the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) into its place at the pier. The MANITOWOC has returned to Little Creek following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180) lowers its ramp in preparation for loading equipment to be deployed to the Middle East for use during Operation DESERT SHIELD

Preparations are made to lower the bow ramp of the Newport class tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180) during Exercise SOLID SHIELD '83

The amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) heads out to sea after embarking the Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) is tied up at left

The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180) prepares to deploy its bow ramp after tying up at a landing. The MANITOWOC is arriving to embark the Marine Corps units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD

Base: Morehead City

State: North Carolina (NC)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Unknown

Release Status: Released to Public

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11/01/1991
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