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A close-up view of the bridge of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO 449) as the vessel passes through the open draw of the Frederick Douglass Bridge following its departure from the Washington Navy Yard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Anacostia River Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

A port beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO 449) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Potomac River Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Public Com More

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO 449) following the vessel's departure from the Washington Navy Yard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release More

A commercial harbor tug maneuvers the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) toward the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT III. The IMPERVIOUS and other vessels are being transported to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

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

Harbor tugs maneuver the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) as the vessel is readied for loading aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT III. The IMPERVIOUS and other minesweepers will be transported to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield

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

Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) toward the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT III. The IMPERVIOUS and other vessels are being transported to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

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

VESSEL INSPECTION - US Coast Guard photo

(Aug. 2)--A vessel inspection examiner stands next to military tanks before their loaded onto transport ships for overseas destination. Final authority is vested in the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, for More

VESSEL INSPECTION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Miami, FL (Aug. 2)--A vessel inspection examiner observes as a military helicopter is loaded onto transport ship for overseas destination. Final authority is vested in the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, More

VESSEL INSPECTION - US Coast Guard photo

(Aug. 2)--A vessel inspection examiner boards a cargo ship to conduct a safety examination. Final authority is vested in the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, for the performance, within the area of his jur More

A tug positions the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport ADROIT and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

A crew member stands by at the rail of the USS ADROIT (MSO-509) as preparations are made for loading the ocean minesweeper aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport ADROIT and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

Crew members pull a mooring line through a chock on the USS ADROIT (MSO-509) as preparations are made for loading the ocean minesweeper aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport ADROIT and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

A tug boat pulls the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-0509) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is at right. Three ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

The ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) lies tied up over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship Super Servant 3. In the background at left is the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1). The AVENGER, the ADROIT and two other ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the Super Servant 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dunn Release Status: Released More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO) lies tied up over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The LEADER, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Irag's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dunn Release Status: Released More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) is moved into position beside the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509). The AVENGER, the ADROIT and two other ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re More

A crewman aboard a work boat watches as the mine countermeasure ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) is positioned alongside the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 is transporting the vessels, along with other minesweepers, to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

The ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) is moved over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) lies tied up over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship Super Servant 3. The LEADER, two ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the Super Servant 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dunn Release Status: Released More

A work boat moves alongside the superstructure of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 as the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) approaches for loading aboard the vessel's submerged deck. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport the LEADER, other minesweepers, and the mine countermeasure ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is tied up over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the LEADER, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) waits in the harbor prior to its loading aboard the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship Super Servant 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport the LEADER, other minesweepers, and the mine countermeasure ship USS AVENGER (CMC-1) to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is secured over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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

A crewman maneuvers a work boat near the mine countermeasure ship USS AVENGER (CMC-1), positioned alongside the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 is transporting the vessels, along with other minesweepers, to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

Crewmen aboard the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) stand by as their ship is moved into position over the deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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

A tug boat moves the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is at right. The AVENGER, the leader and two other ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), right, is pulled into place beside the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the AVENGER, the LEADER and two other ocean minesweepers to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re More

A tug boat pushes the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

A tug boat moves in to guide the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) away from the pier as preparations are made to load the IMPERVIOUS, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship onto the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The superstructure of the Super Servant 3 is at right. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the IMPERVIOUS, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moved into position over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The LEADER, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dunn Release Status: Released More

A tug boat pulls the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift sh SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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

Harbor tugs position the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The vessel will transport the minesweepers the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

Tug boats move in to guide the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The superstructure of the Super Servant 3 is at right. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the IMPERVIOUS, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re More

A sailor watches from the pier as the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is secured over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) is moved into position over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), right, is pulled into place beside the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the IMPERVIOUS, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re More

A harbor tug tows the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) toward the heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The minesweeper will be loaded aboard the ship's submerged deck for transportation to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Peter Dunn Release Status: Re More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moored to the submerged deck of the heavy lift ship SUPER VERVANT 3 in preparation for transportation to the Middle East. The SUPER SERSVANT 3 will transport the Leader and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65), which will also be deploying to the Middle East, is moored in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Peter Dunn Release Status: Re More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moored to the submerged deck of the heavy lift ship SUPER VERVANT 3 in preparation for transportation to the Middle East. The SUPER SERSVANT 3 will transport the Leader and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65), which will also be deploying to the Middle East, is moored in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Peter Dunn Release Status: Re More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moored on the submerged deck of the heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 in preparation for transportation to the Middle East. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport the LEADER and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Peter Dunn Release Status: Re More

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) and other vessels are positioned on the partially submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to offloading in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and other vessels are positioned on the deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to offloading in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) and the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) stand ready for offloading from the partially submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The vessels have been transported to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and other vessels are positioned on the partially submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to offloading in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) and other vessels are positioned on the partially submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to offloading in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Crew members aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 set up an inflatable boat prior to offloading the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) following its delivery to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) stands on the partially submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to offloading in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

A starboard beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) underway. The ADROIT and three other U.S. Navy minesweepers have been deployed to the gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Burge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490), right, the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), center, and another ocean minesweeper lie tied up in port. Four U.S. Navy minesweepers have been deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Burge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser More

A sailor works on an electrical connection aboard the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490). The LEADER and three other U.S. Navy minesweepers have been deployed to the gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Burge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser More

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) lies tied up in port during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Abu Dhabi Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: R More

The national ensign flies from the stern of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) as the ship lies tied up during Operation Desert Shield. The aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Abu Dhabi Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: R More

Crewmen work aboard the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449), one of four U.S. Navy minesweepers deployed to the gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PHAN C.T. Bolden Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Crew members from the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) line up to have their pictures taken in front of the ship while in port during Operation Desert Shield. A Navy public affairs unit is preparing hometown news releases for individual crew members

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A chief petty officer uses a sound-powered phone to communicate with crew members aboard the ocean minesweeper USS EXPLOIT (MSO-440) as the vessel travels to Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Va. While the EXPLOIT remains at the base, its 82 crew members and officers will deploy to the Middle East to replace the crew of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509). ADROIT's current crew has been operating in support of Operation Desert Shield since September

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ron Fontaine Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

A crew member records gauge readings in the boiler room of the ocean minesweeper USS EXPLOIT (MSO-440) as the vessel travels to Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Va. While the EXPLOIT remains at the base, its 82 crew members and officers will deploy to the Middle East to replace the crew of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509). ADROIT's current crew has been operating in support of Operation Desert Shield since September

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ron Fontaine Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

A mess management specialist prepares a meal aboard the ocean minesweeper USS EXPLOIT (MSO-440) as the vessel travels to Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Va. While the EXPLOIT remains at the base, its 82 crew members and officers will deploy to the Middle East to replace the crew of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509). ADROIT's current crew has been operating in support of Operation Desert Shield since September

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ron Fontaine Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

Operations SPECIALIST 1ST Class (SW) William Tanner plots mine locations on a chart aboard the ocean minesweeper USS EXPLOIT (MSO-440) while Sonar Technician G 3rd Class Steve Paquin monitors a radar screen as the vessel travels to Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Va. The EXPLOIT will remain at the base while its 82 crew members and officers will deploy to the Middle East to replace the crew of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509).ADROIT's current crew has been operating in support of Operation Desert Shield since September

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ron Fontaine Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

Officers aboard the ocean minesweeper USS EXPLOIT (MSO-440) review documents as the vessel travels to Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, VA. While EXPLOIT remains at the base, its 82 crew members and officers will deploy to the Middle East to replace the crew of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509). ADROIT's current crew has been operating in support of Operation Desert Shield since September

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ron Fontaine Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

A sailor watches as the ocean minesweeper USS EXPLOIT (MSO-440) departs from its home port to travel to Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Va. The EXPLOIT will remain at the base while its 82 crew members and officers will deploy the Middle East to replace the crew of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509). ADROIT's current crew has been operating in support of Operation Desert Shield since September

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Font More

Engineman 2nd Class Edward Hunt monitors the engine speed of the ocean minesweeper USS EXPLOIT (MSO-440) as the vessel travels to Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Va. While the Exploit remains at the base, its 82 crew members and officers will deploy to the Middle East to replace the crew of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509). ADROIT's current crew has been operating in support of Operation Desert Shield since September

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ron Fontaine Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

A crew member uses a voice tube to communicate with shipmates aboard the ocean minesweeper USS EXPLOIT (MSO-440) as the vessel travels to Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Va. While the EXPLOIT remains at the base, its 82 crew members and officers will deploy to the Middle East to replace the crew of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509). ADROIT's current crew has been operating in support of Operation Desert Shield since September

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ron Fontaine Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

Crew members take a break near the stern of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) as the ship lies at anchor during mine-clearing operations in the gulf following Operation Desert Storm. The amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) is anchored in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Two minesweeping floats sit in their cradles on the stern of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) as the ship lies at anchor during mine-clearing operations in the gulf following Operation Desert Storm. The amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) is anchored in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

A port beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) at anchor in the gulf during mine-clearing operations following Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Crew members take a break near the stern of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) as the ship lies at anchor during mine-clearing operations in the gulf following Operation Desert Storm. The amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) is anchored in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

A starboard beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) underway during mine-clearing operations in the gulf following Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

A crew member aboard the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) uses a public address system to relay information during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Pete Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) moored to a pier during Operation Desert Storm. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Pete Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Crewmen on the deck of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) stand by during mine-clearing oeprations following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

A port view of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) conducting mine-clearing operations following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm. The USS LEADER (MSO-490) and an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter are in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) underway during mine-clearing operations following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

Sailors in a 26-foot motor whaleboat from the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) assist the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) during mine-clearing operations following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

A starboard view of the minesweeper USS IMPLICIT (MSO-455)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to P More

Tug boats move the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) clear of the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4 as the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449)), foreground, waits to be moved. The IMPERVIOUS, the ADROIT and a third ocean minesweeper, the USS LEADER (MSO-490), have returned to Norfolk after being deployed for 14 months in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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) Scene More

A work boat comes alongside the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) as it sits on the deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4. SUPER SERVANT 4 carried the ADROIT and two other ocean minesweepers, the USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) and USS LEADER (MSO-490), to Norfolk from the Persian Gulf region, where the minesweepers were deployed for 14 months in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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) Scene More

The ocean minesweepers USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449), foreground, and USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and USS LEADER (MSO-490), right, sit aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4 as its deck is submerged to permit minesweepers to be unloaded. The minesweepers have returned to Norfolk after being deployed for 14 months in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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) Scene More

The ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) sits aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4 as the ship's deck is submerged to permit the unloading of the ADROIT and two other ocean minesweepers, the USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) and USS LEADER (MSO-490). SUPER SERVANT 4 carried the minesweepers to Norfolk from the Persian Gulf region, where the minesweepers were deployed for 14 months in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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) Scene More

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) is moved to the pier after being unloaded from the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4. SUPER SERVANT 4 carried the Impervious and two other ocean minesweepers, the USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and USS LEADER (MSO-490), to Norfolk from the Persian Gulf region, where the minesweepers were deployed for 14 months in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) is moved to the pier by the large harbor tug SANTAQUIN (YTB-824), center, and a civilian tug after being unloaded from the Dutch heavy lift SUPER SERVANT 4. SUPER SERVANT 4 carried the ADROIT and two other ocean minesweepers, the USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) and USS LEADER (MSO-490), to Norfolk from the Persian Gulf region, where the minesweepers were deployed for 14 months in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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) Scene More

The ocean minesweepers USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449), foreground, and USS ADROIT (MSO-509) sit aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4 as its deck is submerged to permit minesweepers to be unloaded. The IMPERVIOUS, the ADROIT and a third ocean minesweeper, the USS LEADER (MSO-490), have returned to Norfolk after being deployed for 14 months in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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) Scene More

The ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) ties up at the pier after being unloaded from the Dutch heavy lift SUPER SERVANT 4. SUPER SERVANT 4 carried the ADROIT and two other ocean minesweepers, the USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) and USS LEADER (MSO-490), to Norfolk from the Persian Gulf region, where the minesweepers were deployed for 14 months in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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) Scene More

The ocean minesweeper USS ENGAGE (MSO-433) lies tied up at the naval station

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to More

The destroyer USS KINKAID (DD-965) is positioned in the medium auxiliary floating dry dock STEADFAST (AFDM -14) at South Mole Pier while the ocean minesweeper USS CONSTANT (MSO-427) is moored to the right

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Patrick Muscutt Release St More

The destroyer USS KINKAID (DD-965) is positioned in the medium auxiliary floating dry dock STEADFAST (AFDM-14) at South Mole Pier. The ocean minesweeper USS CONSTANT (MSO-427) is moored in the foreground

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Patrick Muscutt Release St More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) and the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) are moored in port during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Burge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita More

British coastal minesweepers and a U.S. Navy ocean minesweeper travel in formation during Operation Desert Shield. The British vessels include the HMS CATTISTOCK (M-31), HMS ATHERSTONE (M-38) and HMS HURWORTH (M-39). The U.S. Minesweeper is the USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Burge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

A starboard beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) departing from port on a minesweeping mission during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Burge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita More

A Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters flies overhead as the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) patrols the water as part of a minesweeping drill during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHAN C. T. Bolden Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

The ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO-446) simulates sweeping an area off the coast of North Carolina during a joint military exercise called OCEAN VENTURE '92

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 William G. Davis Iii Release Status: Released to P More

The ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO-446) simulates sweeping an area off the coast of Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a joint military exercise called Ocean Venture '92

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 Base: USS Fortify Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Willian G. Davis Iii Release St More

Overhead view at Naval Station Pier 6, of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Durance Class Underway Replenishment Tanker Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) SUCCESS (DR 304) (left front), US Navy (USN) Spruance Class Destroyer (left rear), the USN Spruance Class Destroyer USS KINKAID (DDG 965) (right front), USN Kidd Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS CALLAGHAN (DDG 994) (right rear left), next to that a USN Spruance Class Destroyer. In the background are the USN Aggressive Class Ocean Minesweeper USS IMPLICIT (MSO 455) (far left rear) and the HMCS ANNAPOLIS (DDH 265) (far right). The ships are participating in RIMPAC 92 (Rim of the Pacific Exercise 1992)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 M. Corre More

A starboard beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPLICIT (MSO-455) conducting minesweeping operations during the joint U.S.-Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93. A Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter is towing a Mark 105 hydrofoil minesweeping sled in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Country: Strait Of Juan De Fuca Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David J. Kruse Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS GALLANT (MSO-489) anchored during the joint U.S.-Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Country: Strait Of Juan De Fuca Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David J. Kruse Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS GALLANT (MSO-489) anchored during the joint U.S.-Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Country: Strait Of Juan De Fuca Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David J. Kruse Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

A port beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS CONQUEST (MSO-488) tied up at the Navy quarantine pier in San Diego Harbor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Re More

A port quarter view of the decommissioned aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) moored at the Kurt Steel and Salvage Co. pier at Lambert Point. The decommissioned ocean minesweeper ILLUSIVE (MSO-448) is in the background at right. Both ships are being scrapped by the Seawitch Salvage Co

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Publ More

The ocean minesweeper ILLUSIVE (MSO-448) is dismantled for scrap at Lambert Point by the Seawitch Salvage Co. The minesweeper is moored opposite the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43), with the hulk of the merchant ship SS SEAWITCH between the MSO and the carrier. The CORAL SEA is also being scrapped

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Publ More

The ocean minesweeper ILLUSIVE (MSO-448) is dismantled for scrap at Lambert Point by the Seawitch Salvage Co. The minesweeper is moored opposite the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43), with the hulk of the merchant ship SS SEAWITCH between the MSO and the carrier. The CORAL SEA is also being scrapped

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Publ More

A starboard view of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) moored at Lambert Point for scrapping by the Seawitch Salvage Co. The hulk of the merchant ship SS SEAWITCH and the ocean minesweeper ILLUSIVE (MSO-448), also being dismantled, are in the foreground

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Publ More