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An armed crew member aboard the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) escorts an Iranian detainee from the mine-laying ship IRAN AJR

An armed crew member aboard the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest aboard the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3)

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Spruance class destroyer USS JOHN F. YOUNG (DD 973) sails by a pair of Iranian command and control platforms set afire after being shelled by four US Navy destroyers. The shelling is a response to a recent Iranian missile attack on a reflagged Kuwaiti super tanker

The Spruance class destroyer USS JOHN F. YOUNG (DD 973) sails by a pai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Henry Cleveland 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

U. S. Navy Lieutenant (jg) Vincent C. Watson, with a Iranian ships MASTER inspects various required documents during a Maritime Interseption Operation (MIO). Watson is a boarding officer from the USS JOHN S. MC CAIN (DDG-56) deployed in the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build up

U. S. Navy Lieutenant (jg) Vincent C. Watson, with a Iranian ships MAS...

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

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest aboard the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3)

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Spruance class destroyer USS JOHN F. YOUNG (DD-973) sails by a pair of Iranian command and control platforms set afire after being shelled by four U.S. Navy destroyers. The shelling is a response to a recent Iranian missile attack on a reflagged Kuwait super tanker

The Spruance class destroyer USS JOHN F. YOUNG (DD-973) sails by a pai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Henry Cleveland 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

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

Onboard a Iranian Cargo vessel, Sonar Technician Guns Second Class Clint Foster, Sweep team ONE leader, climbs down a Jacobs ladder awaiting departure during a Maritime Interception Operation (MIO). The USS JOHN S. MC CAIN (DDG-56) (not shown) is conducting MIO's in the Arabian Sea in support of Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up

Onboard a Iranian Cargo vessel, Sonar Technician Guns Second Class Cli...

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

A motor whaleboat from the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7) recovers an Iraqi pilot downed in an air battle with Iranian forces. The pilot was in the water for two days before being spotted by a lookout aboard the ship in the Persian Gulf

A motor whaleboat from the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LP...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Henry J. Cleveland 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

US Navy (USN) Sailors use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the USN ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VICKSBURG (CG 69) (not shown), to return six Iranian mariners to the deck of a Iranian civil authorities patrol craft, in the Persian Gulf. The mariners were rescued the previous day when their Iranian-flagged dhow sent a distress call, stating it was disabled and taking on water

US Navy (USN) Sailors use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest aboard the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3)

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Iranian detainees from the mine-laying ship IRAN AJR assemble on the helicopter deck of the miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3)

Iranian detainees from the mine-laying ship IRAN AJR assemble on the h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland 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 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

An overhead view of an Iranian mine found in international waters. The guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck a mine while patrolling in the same area on April 14, 1988

An overhead view of an Iranian mine found in international waters. The...

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

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

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

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

A 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 bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58...

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 Sailor videotapes the offloading procedures of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) from 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

A Sailor videotapes the offloading procedures of the guided missile fr...

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 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

The cable, hook and strap assembly are seen as CHIEF PETTY Officer Raymond D. Cary and Boatswain's Mate Second Class from USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56), to observe the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (not shown) being lowered in to the water to provide assistance for a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). MCCAIN is deployed in the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up

The cable, hook and strap assembly are seen as CHIEF PETTY Officer Ray...

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

Crew members from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) assist the crew of an Iranian fishing boat that is suffering from a broken engine shaft. The ROBERTS is patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up

Crew members from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) assist the crew of an...

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

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

USS JOHN S. MC CAINs, Fire Controlman Second Class (Surface Warfare) Sean M. Finotti inspects the cargo hold for contraban of an Iranian merchant vessel during a Maritime Interception Operation (MIO) in the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build up

USS JOHN S. MC CAINs, Fire Controlman Second Class (Surface Warfare) S...

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

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team from the USN Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42), prepare to board an Iranian Fishing Dhow, in the Persian Gulf, after the vessel called for assistance for an injured crew member. USN Medical Personnel provided assistance to the injured Iranian fisherman. The GERMANTOWN is deployed as part of a routine rotation of US Maritime Forces in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). (SUBSTANDARD)

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure...

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

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest aboard the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3)

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest aboard the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3)

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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

Port quarter view of Iran's second KILO class diesel-powered submarine underway en route from the Baltic to Iranian home waters. The submarine was photographed by Light Helicopter Squadron 48 (HSL-48) from the USS SPRUANCE (DD-963)

Port quarter view of Iran's second KILO class diesel-powered submarine...

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

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

An armed crew member aboard the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) escorts an Iranian detainee from the mine-laying ship IRAN AJR

An armed crew member aboard the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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 Second Class from USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56), observes as the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat is lowered into position after providing assistance for a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). MCCAIN is deployed in the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up

Boatswain's Mate Second Class from USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56), observ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gloria Barry 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 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

Onboard an Iranian Cargo vessel, GUNNER's Mate Second Class Jeremy Peck informs the Boarding Officer (not shown) that the area security sweep is "all clear" during a Maritime Interception Operation (MIO) The USS JOHN S. MC CAIN (DDG-56) is conducting MIO's in the Arabian Sea in support of Southwest Asia (SWA) build up

Onboard an Iranian Cargo vessel, GUNNER's Mate Second Class Jeremy Pec...

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

View from a high angle looking down into the cargo hold of an Iranian Merchant Ship as two Sailors from the USS JOHN S. MC CAIN (DDG-56) Security Team inspect remaining cargo during a Maritime Interception Operation (MIO) in the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build up

View from a high angle looking down into the cargo hold of an Iranian ...

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

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest aboard the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3)

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland 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

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team, aboard a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the USN Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42), prepare to board an Iranian Fishing Dhow, in the Persian Gulf, after the vessel called for assistance for an injured crew member. USN Medical Personnel provided assistance to the injured Iranian fisherman. The GERMANTOWN is deployed as part of a routine rotation of US Maritime Forces in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). (SUBSTANDARD)

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure...

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

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest aboard the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3)

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest aboard the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3)

Detainees from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR rest abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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

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