The US Naval Ship POLLUX (T-AKR) is anchored in the harbor off the Port of Pusan, Republic of Korea participating in a Combined Joint Logistics over-the-shore exercise (C/JLOTS) in support of the annual defensive exercise, FOAL EAGLE '98. The POLLUX is a Fast Sealift Ship designed to upgrade lift capability and expand Army preposition afloat program. Attached to the POLLUX Starboard side is a Roll on Roll off discharge facility which provides a causeway for vehicles to move from one ship to another. Attached to the causeway along side the POLLUX is a US Army Logistics Support Vessal (LSV) which will transport the vehicles moving from the POLLUX to Pier 8 at the Port of Pusan
Summary
The original finding aid described this photograph as:
Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98
Base: Pusan
Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
Scene Camera Operator: SPC Christina Ann Horne, USA
Release Status: Released to Public
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Date
19/10/1998
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