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An air to air left side view of an A-6E Intruder aircraft dropping CBU-59 cluster bombs over Iranian targets in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

An air to air left side view of an A-6E Intruder aircraft dropping CBU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of Iranian oil platforms, the target of US retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf

A view of Iranian oil platforms, the target of US retaliation for the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of an Iranian oil platform after being strafed by US forces. Marines raided the platform to gather intelligence data and military equipment used by Iranians. The platform was later destroyed by gunfire from US destroyers in retaliation for the Iranian mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf

A view of an Iranian oil platform after being strafed by US forces. M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen prepare the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II to submerge and receive the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), docked at the pier in the background in the Persian Gulf. The MIGHTY SERVANT will transport the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

Crewmen prepare the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mighty Servant Ii Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) is silhouetted by the setting sun as it is transported on the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHT SERVANT II. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, R.I

The guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) is silhouett...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II in the Persian Gulf. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of supports anchoring the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) aboard the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The MIGHTY SERVANT will transport the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, R.I

A close-up view of supports anchoring the guided missile frigate USS S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, drains water after being positioned aboard the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The MIGHTY SERVANT will transport the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

The guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Pers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) secured on the deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate is returning to its home port for damage repair after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBER...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released t... More

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) secured on the transport ship's deck. The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors stand on the dock waiting to secure the mooring lines of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ship returned to the United States via the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

Sailors stand on the dock waiting to secure the mooring lines of the d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released t... More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater (r) watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS(FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SCIENCE EXPEDITION '96 Country: Arctic Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven Vanderwerff Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat keep a close eye on the towing rig used to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A disabled Iranian fishing boat sits at anchor awaiting assistance from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) (not shown) . The ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

A disabled Iranian fishing boat sits at anchor awaiting assistance fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A CBU-59 cluster bomb splits open to release its bomblets after being dropped from an A-6E Intruder aircraft during an attack on an Iranian target. The attack is in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58)

A CBU-59 cluster bomb splits open to release its bomblets after being ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Iranian frigate IS SAHAND (74) burns after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing II from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58). The ship was hit by three Harpoon missiles plus cluster bombs

The Iranian frigate IS SAHAND (74) burns after being attacked by aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, and another officer aboard the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI) by the MIGHTY SERVANT

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer of the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A worker welds a hull support on the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The MIGHTY SERVANT will transport the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A worker welds a hull support on the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mighty Servant Ii Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II with the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) on deck in the Straits of Hormuz. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A starboard quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship Mighty Servant with the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) on deck. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, R.I

A port view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship Mighty Servant with the guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II and a motorized whaleboat are silhouetted by the sunset. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

The Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II and a motorized whaleboat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

An aerial starboard view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members muster on the stern of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as the ship prepares for mooring. The ship returned to the United States via the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

Crew members muster on the stern of the damaged guided missile frigate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A silhouetted port bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II floods its decks prior to releasing the frigate. The SAMUEL B. ROBERTS was struck by an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A silhouetted port bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released t... More

A Marine Utility/Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 (HML/A-167) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter prepares to transport confiscated military equipment from an Iranian oil platform. The platform was strafed a later destroyed by gunfire from U.S. destroyers in retaliation for the Iranian mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58)

A Marine Utility/Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 (HML/A-167) CH-46E Sea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of an Iranian oil platform after being strafed by US forces. Marines raided the platform to gather intelligence data and military equipment used by the Iranians. The platform was later destroyed by gunfire from US destroyers in retaliation for the Iranian mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf

A view of an Iranian oil platform after being strafed by US forces. M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen depart from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf, as the ship is readied for transport to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI). The frigate, which will be transported by the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II, was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

Crewmen depart from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as the ship prepares for mooring. The ship returned to the United States via the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A starboard bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released t... More

A tug boat tows the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) to a pier in preparation for repairs. The frigate was transported to Newport by the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after the SAMUEL B. ROBERTS struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A tug boat tows the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released t... More

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use the ship's Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to pull a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use the ship's Rigid Hull ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard quarter view of the Iranian destroyer escort ITS ROSTAM (DE-73), now redesignated the frigate IS SABALAN (F-73). NOTE: This vessel was heavily damaged on 19 April 1988 by air attack of units of CVW-11 from the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) in retaliation for the mining of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in the Persian Gulf. The ship was reported under repair but as of 1991 has not yet been seen in service

A starboard quarter view of the Iranian destroyer escort ITS ROSTAM (D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: Nesseth Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A stern view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II with the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) on deck in the Straits of Hormuz. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A stern view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II with the g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Silhouetted against the sun reflecting water of the Arabian Sea, a disabled Iranian fishing boat sits at anchor while sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) (not shown) examine her for damage prior to rigging up a towing line to the boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Silhouetted against the sun reflecting water of the Arabian Sea, a dis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Marine examines a machine gun found on an Iranian oil platform. The platform was later destroyed by gunfire from US destroyers in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf

A Marine examines a machine gun found on an Iranian oil platform. The...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 underway with its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), secured on deck. The ROBERTS is en route to it home port of Newport, Rhode Island, after hitting an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

An aerial starboard view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mike Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) docked at a pier. The frigate, which will be transported to its home port in Newport, R.I., by the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II, was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II with the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) secured to its deck. The frigate was transported to Newport after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released t... More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SCIENCE EXPEDITION'96 Country: Arctic Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven Vanderwerff Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Marines gather on strafed Iranian oil platforms to collect intelligence data and military equipment used by the Iranians. The platform was later destroyed by gunfire from US destroyers in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf

Marines gather on strafed Iranian oil platforms to collect intelligenc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial port quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 underway with its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58), secured on deck. The ROBERTS is en route to its home port of Newport, R.I., after hitting an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

An aerial port quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A tug maneuvers the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) into position aboard the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II as the British torpedo recovery vessel TORNADO (A-140) approaches in the background. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, R.I

A tug maneuvers the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II, in the Persian Gulf with the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) positioned on its submerged deck and the British torpedo recovery vessel TORNADO (A 140) in the background. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II, i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II with the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) on deck in the Straits of Hormuz. An Omani Province class fast attack craft is travelling alongside the MIGHTY SERVANT as it transports the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A starboard quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II with the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) on deck in the Straits of Hormuz. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A port quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II wit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Strait Of Hormuz Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A stern view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A stern view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) secured on the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An off-duty sailor photographs the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate was transported to Newport after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

An off-duty sailor photographs the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A tug boat tows the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) from its position over the flooded deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate is returning to its home port for damage repair after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A tug boat tows the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released t... More

A close-up view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) secured on the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II prior to offloading. The frigate was transported to Newport after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. The seamanship training ship YP-700 is tied up alongside the MIGHTY SERVANT

A close-up view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert throws a line out from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) to his shipmates in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB). The RHIB pulled the line out to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown) that needs to be towed to shore. ROBERTS is patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert throws a line out from the fa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Arabian Sea Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). The ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Lines are used to position the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in the flooded deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2. Once the frigate is positioned and secured, the MIGHTY SERVANT 2 will lift it out of the water for the trip home to Newport, R.I. The ROBERTS was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

Lines are used to position the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. RO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 partially submerged with its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), secured on deck. The MIGHTY SERVANT 2 will lift the frigate out of the water for the trip home to Newport, Rhode Island. The ROBERTS was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A starboard beam view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mike Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A tug tows the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) into the flooded deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2. Once the frigate is positioned and secured, the MIGHTY SERVANT 2 will lift it out of the water for the trip home to Newport, R.I. The ROBERTS was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A tug tows the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 partially submerged with its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), secured on deck. The MIGHTY SERVANT 2 will lift the frigate out of the water for the trip home to Newport, Rhode Island. The ROBERTS was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 par...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mike Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A civilian tug maneuvers the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II in the Persian Gulf. The frigate, which will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI), was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A civilian tug maneuvers the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A civilian tug maneuvers the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II in the Persian Gulf. The frigate, which will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI), was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A civilian tug maneuvers the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) is positioned on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate, which will be transported to its home port in Newport, R.I., was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

The guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) is positione...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat prepare to set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat prepare to set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marines inspect a ZU-23 23mm automatic anti-aircraft gun on the Iranian Sassan oil platform. Marines attacked, occupied then destroyed the platform as part of Operation Praying Mantis which was launched after the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck a mine on April 14, 1988

Marines inspect a ZU-23 23mm automatic anti-aircraft gun on the Irania...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PRAYING MANTIS Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CPL. John Hyp Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being hit by a BGM-71 Tube-launched, Optically-guided, Wire-guided (TOW) missile fired from a Marine AH-1 Cobra helicopter. The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis which was launched after the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PRAYING MANTIS Base: Sassan Oil Platform Scene Camera Operator: CPL. John Hyp Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

An aerial view of the Iranian frigate IS ALVAND (71) burning after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 11 in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

An aerial view of the Iranian frigate IS ALVAND (71) burning after bei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A starboard beam view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) tied up at a pier. The ship returned to the United States via the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. RO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Sailors stand at the rails of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as the ship prepares for mooring. The ship returned to the United States via the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

Sailors stand at the rails of the damaged guided missile frigate USS S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A tug boat tows the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) from its position over the flooded deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate is returning to its home port for damage repair after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A tug boat tows the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A port bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II floods its decks prior to releasing the frigate. The SAMUEL B. ROBERTS was struck by an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. RO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Earnest Smith (L) and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (R) watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as their shipmates prepare to pull a towing line out to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Earnest Smith (L) and Boatswain's Mate 2nd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) leave the ship in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) leave the ship in a Rigid ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being hit by a BGM-71 Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missile fired from a Marine AH-1 Cobra helicopter. The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis which was launched after the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PRAYING MANTIS Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CPL. John Hyp Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being hit by a BGM-71 tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile fired from a Marine AH-1 Cobra helicopter. The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis which was launched after the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck a mine on April 14, 1988

The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PRAYING MANTIS Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CPL. John Hyp Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Marines gather on the flight deck of a US Navy LPD in preparation for a raid on an Iranian oil platform to gather intelligence data and military equipment used by the Iranians. The rig was strafed and later destroyed by gunfire from US destroyer in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf

Marines gather on the flight deck of a US Navy LPD in preparation for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial view of the Iranian frigate IS SAHAND (74) burning after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 11 from the aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf

An aerial view of the Iranian frigate IS SAHAND (74) burning after bei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial port view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 underway with its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58), secured on deck. The ROBERTS is en route to its home port of Newport, R.I., after hitting an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

An aerial port view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) and the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II pose for a picture in front of the frigate's helicopter hangar bays. The SAMUEL B. ROBERTS in the Persian Gulf, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI) by the MIGHTY SERVANT

Crewmen from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) secured on the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II prior to offloading. The frigate was transported to Newport after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A close-up view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released t... More

CMDR Chris Wode, Commanding Officer of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) watches closely as sailors from his crew prepare to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

CMDR Chris Wode, Commanding Officer of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to help rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use a Rigid Hull Inflatabl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of an Iranian oil platform after being strafed by US forces. Marines raided the platform to gather intelligence data and military equipment used by the Iranians. The platform was later destroyed by gunfire from US destroyers in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf

A view of an Iranian oil platform after being strafed by US forces. M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship Mighty Servant 2 partially submerged with its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58), secured on deck. The MIGHTY SERVANT 2 will lift the frigate out of the water for the trip home to Newport, R.I. The ROBERTS was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A starboard quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship Mighty Servant 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 is flooded and submerged in order to load its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58). The ROBERTS was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

The deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 is flooded and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 partially submerged with its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), secured on deck. The ROBERTS is en route to it home port of Newport, Rhode Island, after hitting an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

An aerial starboard quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mike Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen depart from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf as the ship is readied for transport to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI). The frigate, which will be transported by the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II, was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

Crewmen depart from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A port bow view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II with the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) on deck. An Omani Province-class fast attack craft is travelling alongside the MIGHTY SERVANT as it transports the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, R.I

A port bow view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II with th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Strait Of Hormuz Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer, and CDR Paul X. Rinn, former commanding officer, aboard the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf. The frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island by the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer, and CDR Paul X...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

The British torpedo recovery vessel TORNADO (A-140) pulls alongside the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) which is positioned on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The MIGHTY SERVANT will transport the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, R.I

The British torpedo recovery vessel TORNADO (A-140) pulls alongside th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A worker welds supports on the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The MIGHTY SERVANT will transport the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A worker welds supports on the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mighty Servant Ii Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial view of the Dutch heavy lift ship Mighty Servant II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

An aerial view of the Dutch heavy lift ship Mighty Servant II transpor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transpo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Matt Oravets, Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Bill Wendsel, and Engineman 3rd Class Jared Clarkson from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to help rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Matt Oravets, Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater (r) watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS(FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmembers from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) assist the crew of a disabled Iranian fishing boat in rigging up at tow line. The ROBERTS is patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up

Crewmembers from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) assist the crew of a d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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