Lifeboat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

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The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile (CHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN R. Maxwell Release Status: Released to Public Co More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN M. Langway Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN M. Langway Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN M. Langway Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harrison Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harrison Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harrison Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harrison Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

(July 28)--Textron, Inc., builder of the new 47 ft motor lifeboat. Interior shot. Photo by TEXTRON, INC

(July 28)--Textron, Inc., builder of the new 47 ft motor lifeboat, conducts rollover test. Photo by TEXTRON, INC

(July 28)--Textron, Inc., builder of the new 47 ft motor lifeboat, conducts rollover test. Photo by TEXTRON, INC

(July 28)--Textron, Inc., builder of the new 47 ft motor lifeboat, conducts rollover test. Photo by TEXTRON, INC

(July 28)--Textron, Inc., builder of the new 47 ft motor lifeboat, conducts rollover test. Photo by TEXTRON, INC

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

Ilwaco, Wash. (May 1) -- The Coast Guard's National Motor Lifeboat School. USCG photo by SANTOS, DAVID PA1

Ilwaco, Wash. (May 1) -- The first 44ft MLB built after the prototype (44301) is still in operation today and used to train coxswains at the National Motor Life Boat School. USCG photo by SANTOS, DAVID PA1.

Gloucester, MA (July 3)--47 ft motor lifeboat and a 41 utility boat test their speed on the open waters. USCG photo by EGGEN, ERIC PA1

NEW LONDON, Conn. (July 4) -- A Coast Guard 44 foot motor lifeboat underway in heavy surf. USCG photo by BROCK, MICHAEL PA2.

SEATTLE, Washington (Aug. 19)--Coast Guard personnel on a lifeboat training drill. USCG photo by PA2 Andy Devilbiss

(Feb. 20)--A 47 ft motor lifeboat and an HH60 Jayhawk conduct rescue drills. USCG photo by EGGEN, ERIC PA1

(Feb. 20)--A 47 ft motor lifeboat and an HH60 Jayhawk conduct rescue drills. USCG photo by EGGEN, ERIC PA1

Feb 2 -- A Coast Guard 41 foot motor lifeboat underway. USCG photo by CRAFT, HARRY PA1.

James Island, Wash. (Feb. 14) -- The 44-ft. motor lifeboat (44363) lies grounded on a rocky shore at James Island, Wash. The top portion os the boat had been torn away. Rips, scratches, and several deep dents More

James Island, Wash. (Feb. 14) -- The 44-ft. motor lifeboat (44363) lies grounded on a rocky shore at James Island, Wash. The top portion os the boat had been torn away. Rips, scratches, and several deep dents More

James Island, Wash. (Feb. 14) -- The 44-ft. motor lifeboat (44363) lies grounded on a rocky shore at James Island, Wash. The top portion of the boat had been torn away. Rips, scratches, and several deep dents More

James Island, Wash. (Feb. 14) -- The 44-ft. motor lifeboat (44363) lies grounded on a rocky shore at James Island, Wash. The top portion of the boat had been torn away. Rips, scratches, and several deep dents More

James Island, Wash. (Feb. 14) -- The 44-ft. motor lifeboat (44363) lies grounded on a rocky shore at James Island, Wash. The top portion os the boat had been torn away. Rips, scratches, and several deep dents More

James Island, Wash. (Feb. 14) -- The 44-ft. motor lifeboat (44363) lies grounded on a rocky shore at James Island, Wash. The top portion os the boat had been torn away. Rips, scratches, and several deep dents More

Oregon Inlet, NC (July 2)--47 foot motor lifeboat. USCG photo by BROWN, TELFAIR PA1

Ilwaco,WA (Nov. 4)-- A 47 ft motor lifeboat trains in waters off the coast of Station Cape Disappointment, WA. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PACS

Ilwaco,WA (Nov. 4)-- A 47 ft motor lifeboat trains in waters off the coast of Station Cape Disappointment, WA. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PACS

Ilwaco,WA (Nov. 4)-- A 47 ft motor lifeboat trains in waters off the coast of Station Cape Disappointment, WA. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PACS

Ilwaco,WA (Nov. 4)-- A 47 ft motor lifeboat trains in waters off the coast of Station Cape Disappointment, WA. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PACS

Ilwaco,WA (Nov. 4)-- A 47 ft motor lifeboat trains in waters off the coast of Station Cape Disappointment, WA. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PACS

Ilwaco,WA (Nov. 4)-- A 47 ft motor lifeboat trains in waters off the coast of Station Cape Disappointment, WA. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PACS

Ilwaco,WA (Nov. 4)-- A 47 ft motor lifeboat and 44 ft motor surfboat trains in waters off the coast of Station Cape Disappointment, WA. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PACS

Ilwaco,WA (Nov. 4)-- A 47 ft motor lifeboat trains in waters off the coast of Station Cape Disappointment, WA. USCG photo by ROSE, CHRIS PA3

Ilwaco,WA (Nov. 4)-- A 47 ft motor lifeboat trains in waters off the coast of Station Cape Disappointment, WA. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PACS

Ilwaco,WA (Nov. 4)-- A 47 ft motor lifeboat trains in waters off the coast of Station Cape Disappointment, WA. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PACS

Ilwaco,WA (Nov. 4)-- A 47 ft motor lifeboat trains in waters off the coast of Station Cape Disappointment, WA. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PACS

Ilwaco, Wash. (Nov. 10) -- A Coast Guard 44 Foot motor lifeboat conducts training in heavy surf conditions. USCG Photo by ROSE, CHRIS PA3.

Ilwaco, Wash. (Nov. 10) -- 44 Foot motor lifeboat breaks through surf off Cape Disappointment, Wash. USCG photo by ROSE, CHRIS PA3.

Illwaco, WA (Nov. 10)--A 44 foot motor lifeboat and a HH-60J Jayhawk helicopter conduct training at Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment. USCG photo by PA3 Chris Rose

Illwaco, WA (Nov. 10)--A 44 foot motor lifeboat and a HH-60J Jayhawk helicopter conduct training at Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment. USCG photo by PA3 Chris Rose

Ilwaco, WA (April 22) -- A U.S. Coast Guard 52 foot motor lifeboat crashed through a wave in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. USCG photo by KELLIS, LARRY

Ilwaco, WA (April 22) -- A U.S. Coast Guard 47 foot motor lifeboat in Northwest Pacific Ocean surf. USCG photo by KELLIS, LARRY

Ilwaco, WA (April 22) -- A U.S. Coast Guard 52-foot motor lifeboat crashed through a wave in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. USCG photo by KELLIS, LARRY

Ilwaco, WA (April 22) -- A U.S. Coast Guard 47 foot motor lifeboat crashes through a wave in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. USCG photo by KELLIS, LARRY

Woods Hole, MA (July 21) -- A U.S. Coast Guard 47-foot motor lifeboat provides security for the Kennedy family aboard the following CGC Hammerhead (WPB 87302). The Coast Guard transported the family to and from More

Wrightsville Beach, NC (Nov. 7)--Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach's 47-foot motor lifeboat and 41-foot utility boat moored at the pier. USCG photo by PA3 Kimberly Wilder

A Coast Guard 44 foot patrol boat underway. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PAC

LONG BEACH PENISULA, Washington--A Coast Guard 52-foot motor lifeboat trains in waves at Peacock Spit near Long Beach Penisula, Wash. USCG photo by Larry Kellis, Wash.

Long Island, NY (Nov. 30)--FA Chandra Fallon gets into the rescue basket during helicopter hoist operations at Coast Guard Station Shinnecock in Long Island, NY. The experience will allow FA Fallon to relay th More

Long Island, NY (Nov. 30)--A crewmember tends to the trail line as his shipmate guides the rescue basket towards the stern of the 47-foot motor lifeboat. The basket hoist was conducted during helicopter operat More

CHARLESTON, Ore. (Jan. 11) --Crews from Station Coos Bay aboard a 52-foot motor life boat Intrepid are reaching for a hoist basket lowered by an Aviation Survival Technician off an H-65 Dolphin helicopter (Air More

UMPQUA RIVER, Ore. (Jan. 11) --- Crews from Station Coos Bay aboard a 52-foot motor life boat Intrepid are reaching for a hoist basket lowered by an Aviation Survival Technician off an HH-65 Dolphin helicopter More

SEATTLE, Wash. (July 2)--Crews from Station Coos Bay aboard a 52-foot motor life boat Intrepid are reaching for a hoist basket lowered by an Aviation Survival Technician off an HH-65 Dolphin helicopter (Air Sta More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WHITETAIL 2001 Base: Lake Michigan State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: More

BUFFALO, New York (Sept. 10)--A 47-foot motor life boat sits tied to the pier at Station Buffalo, New York. USCG photo by PA1 Harry C. Craft III

ILWACO, Wash. (Sept. 10) -- Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Ryan stands watch while the Coast Guard 47-foot motor lifeboat tows a disabled fishing boat here. USCG photo by PA2 Jacquelyn Zettles

TILLAMOOK BAY, Ore. (Dec. 14) -- Coast Guard 47-ft. motor lifboat practicing surf drills in 25-ft. waves. Search and rescue coxwains train in heavy surf to maintain their proficiency in heavy weather to be alw More

TILLAMOOK BAY, Ore. (Dec. 14) -- Coast Guard 47-ft. motor lifboat practicing surf drills in 25-ft. waves. Search and rescue coxwains train in heavy surf to maintain their proficiency in heavy weather to be alw More

TILLAMOOK BAY, Ore. (Dec. 14) -- Coast Guard 47-ft. motor lifboat practicing surf drills in 25-ft. waves. Search and rescue coxwains train in heavy surf to maintain their proficiency in heavy weather to be alw More

TILLAMOOK BAY, Ore. (Dec. 14) -- Coast Guard 47-ft. motor lifboat practicing surf drills in 25-ft. waves. Search and rescue coxwains train in heavy surf to maintain their proficiency in heavy weather to be alw More

TILLAMOOK BAY, Ore. (Dec. 14) -- Coast Guard 47-ft. motor lifboat practicing surf drills in 25-ft. waves. Search and rescue coxwains train in heavy surf to maintain their proficiency in heavy weather to be alw More

TILLAMOOK BAY, Ore. (Dec. 14) -- Coast Guard 47-ft. motor lifboat practicing surf drills in 25-ft. waves. Search and rescue coxwains train in heavy surf to maintain their proficiency in heavy weather to be alw More

TILLAMOOK BAY, Ore. (Dec. 14) -- Coast Guard 47-ft. motor lifboat practicing surf drills in 25-ft. waves. Search and rescue coxwains train in heavy surf to maintain their proficiency in heavy weather to be alw More

TILLAMOOK BAY, Ore. (Dec. 14) -- Bow shot of a Coast Guard 47-ft. motor lifboat practicing surf drills in 25-ft. waves. Search and rescue coxwains train in heavy surf to maintain their proficiency in heavy wea More

TILLAMOOK BAY, Ore. (Dec. 14) -- Coast Guard 47-ft. motor lifboat practicing surf drills in 25-ft. waves. Search and rescue coxwains train in heavy surf to maintain their proficiency in heavy weather to be alw More

ROCHESTER, New York (Dec. 23)--A 47-foot motor lifeboat and 55-foot Auxiliary boat from Station Rochester respond to a fire from a runaway train that exploded with three tank cars and 42 other cars on the edge More

UMPQUA RIVER, Ore. (Jan 11) --- Coast Guard boat crew aboard the 52-foot motor life boat Intrepid from Station Coos Bay, Ore. heave around a helo hoist cable during a hoist exercise in Umpqua River, Ore. Coast More

CHARLESTON, Ore. (Jan 11) --- Life ring aboard the 52-foot motor lifeboat Intrepid. This safety equipment is mandatory aboard all vessels and when used in combination with other safety equipment, it could mean More

UMPQUA RIVER, Ore. (Jan 11) --- Coast Guard boat crew aboard the 52-foot motor life boat Intrepid from Station Coos Bay, Ore. heave around a helo hoist cable during a hoist exercise in Umpqua River, Ore. Coast More

UMPQUA RIVER, Ore. (Jan 11) --- An AST maneuvers a hoist cable over 52-foot motor life boat Intrepid from Station Coos Bay, Ore. Coast Guard crews continually train to maintain skills in preparation for real- More

CHARLESTON, Ore. (Jan 11) --- Pyrotechnic survival vest. This vest is used in combination with a lifejacket and is worn by Coast Guard small boat crews. A combination of lifesaving or safety equipment and thei More

UMPQUA RIVER, Ore. (Jan. 11) --- An Aviation Survival Technician aboard an HH-65 Dolphin helicopter (Air Station North Bend) negotiates a hoist hook in preparation for hoist training with a 52-foot motor life b More

CHARLESTON, Ore. (Jan 11) --- Day in the life of a Coast Guard small boat station (Coast Guard Station Coos Bay). Damp pyro vests are strewn on stanchions to dry out. USCG photo by PA2 Sarah Foster-Snell

UMPQUA RIVER, Ore. (Jan 11) --- Coast Guard boat crew aboard the 52-foot motor life boat Intrepid from Station Coos Bay, Ore. heave around a helo hoist cable during a hoist exercise in Umpqua River, Ore. Coast More

JUNEAU, Alaska (Apr. 24)--A Coast Guard 47-foot motor lifeboat crew escorts the Alaska Marine Highways System ferry Kennicott into the ferry terminal in Auke Bay at 10

GALVESTON, Texas (May 10)--A 47-foot motor lifeboat from U.S. Coast Guard Station Galveston, Texas, returns to port after conducting a port security boarding offshore May 10, 2002. USCG photo by CWO Robert D. Wyman

GALVESTON, Texas (May 10)--A U.S. Coast Guard boarding team from Station Galveston, Texas, returns to its 47-foot motor lifeboat after completing a port security boarding aboard the Norgas Pioneer off the coast More

GALVESTON, Texas (May 10)--A 47-foot motor lifeboat from U.S. Coast Guard Station Galveston, Texas, returns to port after conducting a port security boarding offshore May 10, 2002. USCG photo by CWO Robert D. Wyman

ASTORIA, Ore. (May 11)--Visitors of the Columbia River Maritime Museum observe the "Triumph." A wooden Motor Lifeboat used by the Coast Guard. USCG photo by PA2 Robert K. Lanier

ASTORIA, Ore. (May 11--A 44 and 47-foot motor lifeboat, and the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast act as static displays during the rededication of the Columbia River Maritime Museum. The museum re-opened it's door More

ASTORIA, Ore. (May 11)--Visitors of the Columbia River Maritime Museum observe the "Triumph." A wooden Motor Lifeboat used by the Coast Guard. USCG photo by PA2 Robert K. Lanier

ASTORIA, Ore. (May 11)--Rear Adm. Erroll M. Brown addresses the crowd during the rededication of the Columbia River Maritime Museum. The museum underwent a two-year, $6 million remodeling and renovation. USCG More

ASTORIA, Ore. (May 11)--Visitors of the Columbia River Maritime Museum enter the Coast Guard exhibit. The exhibit contains photos of Coast Guard rescues and units, and equipment used by Coast Guard men and wom More

ASTORIA, Ore. (May 11)--Visitors of the Columbia River Maritime Museum look at pictures in the U.S. Coast Guard exhibit. The Coast Guard exhibit is one of the centerpieces of museum. USCG photo by PA2 Rober More

CHATHAM, Mass. (June. 22)--The new 32-foot Near Shore Lifeboat (NLB) was custom-made for Coast Guard Station Chatham, Mass., by Halmatic, Ltd., of Portsmouth, England. The lifeboat can be easily manuevered in C More

CHATHAM, Mass. (June. 22)--The new 32-foot Near Shore Lifeboat (NLB) was custom-made for Coast Guard Station Chatham, Mass., by Halmatic, Ltd., of Portsmouth, England. The lifeboat can be easily manuevered in C More

CHATHAM, Mass. (June. 22)--The new 32-foot Near Shore Lifeboat (NLB) was custom-made for Coast Guard Station Chatham, Mass., by Halmatic, Ltd., of Portsmouth, England. The lifeboat can be easily manuevered in C More

CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT, Wash. (Feb. 13, 2003)--The Coast Guard 52-foot motor lifeboat Invincible II is underway from Station Cape Disappointment, WA. Feb. 13, 2003. USCG photo by PA3 Kurt Fredrickson

CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT, Wash. (Feb. 13, 2003)--The Coast Guard 52-foot motor lifeboat Victory on patrol passes the Cape Disappointment lighthouse Feb. 13, 2003. USCG photo by PA3 Kurt Fredrickson

CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT, Wash. (Feb. 13, 2003)--The Coast Guard's four remaining 52-foot motor lifeboats, Invincible II, Intrepid, Triumph II and Victory get underway together for the first time since 1998 at Stati More