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A port quarter view of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38), silhouetted against the sun while underway

A port quarter view of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38), silhouet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO 4 Walt Hamler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38), preparing to get underway off the coast of the island

A port quarter view of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38), preparin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Namoluk Atoll Country: Caroline Islands Scene Camera Operator: CWO 4 Walt Hamler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A view of the island taken from the bridge of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38)

A view of the island taken from the bridge of the salvage ship USS BOL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kapingamarangi Island Country: Caroline Islands Scene Camera Operator: CWO 4 Walt Hamler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A port beam view of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38), anchored just offshore from the island

A port beam view of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38), anchored ju...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kapingamarangi Island Country: Caroline Islands Scene Camera Operator: CWO 4 Walt Hamler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A view of several islands near Guam, taken from the bridge of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38)

A view of several islands near Guam, taken from the bridge of the salv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO 4 Walt Hamler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor uses a head-set to relay depth information to the bridge, as the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38) approaches a reef near Meyit Island

A sailor uses a head-set to relay depth information to the bridge, as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bolster (ARS 38) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO 4 Walt Hamler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A starboard bow view of a Japanese freighter, taken from the forward lookout deck of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38). Majuro is a large Japanese shipping port

A starboard bow view of a Japanese freighter, taken from the forward l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Majuro Atoll Country: Marshall Islands (MHL) Scene Camera Operator: CWO 4 Walt Hamler, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A port beam view of a Japanese freighter underway, taken from the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38). Majuro is a large Japanese shipping port

A port beam view of a Japanese freighter underway, taken from the salv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Majuro Atoll Country: Marshall Islands (MHL) Scene Camera Operator: CWO 4 Walt Hamler, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

The salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38) prepares to set anchor offshore of the island

The salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38) prepares to set anchor offshore ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jabwat Island Country: Marshall Islands (MHL) Scene Camera Operator: CWO 4 Walt Hamler, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

The salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38) prepares to set anchor offshore of the island

The salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38) prepares to set anchor offshore ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jabwat Island Country: Marshall Islands (MHL) Scene Camera Operator: CWO 4 Walt Hamler, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A view of one of the U.S. Navy refueling piers, taken from the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS-38)

A view of one of the U.S. Navy refueling piers, taken from the salvage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kwajalein Atoll Country: Marshall Islands (MHL) Scene Camera Operator: Cwo4 Walt Hamler, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40), moored at the Washington Navy Yard. Note the satellite receiving antennas above the bridge

Starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40), moored at t...

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

Starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40), moored at the Washington Navy Yard. Note the satellite receiving antennas above the bridge

Starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40), moored at t...

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

A view of the anchor windlass aboard the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS-8), moored at the Washington Navy Yard during a port visit

A view of the anchor windlass aboard the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (A...

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

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS-8) moored at the Washington Navy Yard during a port visit

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS-8) moored ...

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

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS-8) moored at Pier #3 at the Washington Navy Yard during a port visit

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS-8) moored ...

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

A view of the bridge area aboard the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS-8), moored at the Washington Navy Yard during a port visit

A view of the bridge area aboard the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS-8...

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

Interior view of the bridge and wheelhouse of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS-8), moored at the Washington Navy Yard during a port visit. The PRESERVER is one of the last ships in the U.S. Navy to retain the traditional wooden helm

Interior view of the bridge and wheelhouse of the salvage ship USS PRE...

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

A view of the SPS-7 radar antenna aboard the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40). On the left is one of the high pressure fire fighting nozzles carried by all rescue and salvage ships

A view of the SPS-7 radar antenna aboard the salvage ship USS HOIST (A...

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

A view of the topside amidships fire fighting station on the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40)

A view of the topside amidships fire fighting station on the salvage s...

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

A view of the emergency steering station-aft aboard the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40)

A view of the emergency steering station-aft aboard the salvage ship U...

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

A view from the Historical Park at the Washington Navy Yard showing the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40) and the ocean minesweeper USS ENGAGE (MSO-433) moored to Pier #3. The vessels are open for public inspection during the Fourth of July holiday

A view from the Historical Park at the Washington Navy Yard showing th...

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

A view of the 20mm Mark-67 gun mounted on the starboard side of the wing bridge on the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40). The USS HOIST is at the Washington Navy Yard for a port visit

A view of the 20mm Mark-67 gun mounted on the starboard side of the wi...

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

An interior view of the enclosed wheelhouse of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40)

An interior view of the enclosed wheelhouse of the salvage ship USS HO...

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

A port side view of the amidships section of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40) showing various types of equipment used in salvage and rescue operations

A port side view of the amidships section of the salvage ship USS HOIS...

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

A port beam view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40) moored to Pier #3 at the Washington Navy Yard during a port visit

A port beam view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40) moored to Pier...

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

A Mark 12 diving gear suit is displayed on a mannequin aboard the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40). The USS HOIST is open for public inspection during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard

A Mark 12 diving gear suit is displayed on a mannequin aboard the salv...

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

A port quarter view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40) moored at Pier #3 during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard

A port quarter view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40) moored at P...

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

A Mark 5 diving helmet is on display aboard the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40). The USS HOIST is open for public inspection during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard

A Mark 5 diving helmet is on display aboard the salvage ship USS HOIST...

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

A rear view of the satellite receiving antenna mounted on the bridge of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40)

A rear view of the satellite receiving antenna mounted on the bridge o...

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

Machinist Mate 2nd Class Mike McPherson operates the propulsion switching equipment in the engine room of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40)

Machinist Mate 2nd Class Mike McPherson operates the propulsion switch...

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

A complete Mark 1 diving gear suit is on display aboard the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40)

A complete Mark 1 diving gear suit is on display aboard the salvage sh...

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

A front view of the satellite receiving antenna mounted on the bridge of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40)

A front view of the satellite receiving antenna mounted on the bridge ...

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

Port bow view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40), left, and the ocean minesweeper USS ENGAGE (MSO-433) moored at pier number 3. The ships are at the Washington Navy Yard in port for the 4th of July celebration

Port bow view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40), left, and the oc...

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

A port beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS ENGAGE (MSO 433), right, and the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS 40) moored at Pier 3 during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard

A port beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS ENGAGE (MSO 433), right,...

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

A starbord bow view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS 8) moored at Pier Three during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard

A starbord bow view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS 8) moored a...

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

A port quarter view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS 8) moored at Pier Three during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard

A port quarter view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS 8) moored a...

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

A starbord bow view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS 8) moored at Pier Three during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard

A starbord bow view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS 8) moored a...

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

A port bow view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS 8) moored at Pier Three during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard

A port bow view of the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS 8) moored at Pi...

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

A crewman sits on the railing of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan

A crewman sits on the railing of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conserver (ARS 39) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crane is used to lower the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the stern of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) as the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) patrols on the horizon during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A crane is used to lower the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Narragansett (T-ATF 167) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A port view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) approaching a Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A port view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) approaching a S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen and representative from Eastport International prepare to deploy the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) as the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) patrols nearby during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen and representative from Eastport International prepare to depl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Narragansett (T-ATF 167) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A crewman aboard the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) signals to the pilot of a UH-46 Sea Knight helicopter conducting vertical replenishment during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A crewman aboard the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) signals to th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conserver (ARS 39) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) and the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) participating in salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A port view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) and the sal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR 1) leaves the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) after conducting vertical replenishment operations during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

The replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR 1) leaves the salvage ship US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) with a Soviet salvage ship in the background during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A port view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) with a Sovi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) underway during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) underw...

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

A starboard view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) with a Soviet salvage ship visible in the background during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A starboard view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) with a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen from the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) and representatives from Eastport International prepare to deploy the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) as the Conserver patrols nearby during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen from the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) and representativ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conserver (ARS 39) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167), foreground, and the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) underway during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A port view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167), foreground...

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

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) participating in salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) partic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR 1) leaves the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) after conducting vertical replenishment operations during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

The replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR 1) leaves the salvage ship US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen and representatives from Eastport International prepare to deploy the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) as the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) patrols nearby during the salvage operations for the downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen and representatives from Eastport International prepare to dep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Narragansett (T-ATF 167) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Crewmen sit on the railing of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) as the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) patrols on the horizon during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen sit on the railing of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conserver (ARS 39) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Soviets Sailors use a salvag-rescue submersible to observe salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). A Soviet salvage ship is in the background. The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Soviets Sailors use a salvag-rescue submersible to observe salvage ope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen hoist a raft over the side of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen hoist a raft over the side of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conserver (ARS 39) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen hoist a raft over the side of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen hoist a raft over the side of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conserver (ARS 39) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) approaching the Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A port view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) approaching the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman and civilian converse aboard the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A crewman and civilian converse aboard the salvage ship USS CONSERVER ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conserver (ARS 39) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet salvage ship shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A Soviet salvage ship shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS-41)

A port view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS-41)

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

A port beam view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS 41)

A port beam view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS 41)

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

A bow view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS 41)

A bow view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS 41)

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

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS 41)

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS 41)

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

An overhead view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS 41)

An overhead view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS 41)

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

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS-41)

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS-41)

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

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS 41)

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS 41)

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

Aerial starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47), front, and the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40) underway

Aerial starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Harrison Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard view of, front to back, left side: the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47), the fast combat ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4), the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS-40) and a Knox Class frigate. Right side is the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) and a Leahy Class guided missile cruiser

An aerial starboard view of, front to back, left side: the guided miss...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Harrison Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS 40) passes the starboard side of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) during a visit by both vessels to the Israeli port city

The salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS 40) passes the starboard side of the b...

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Captain Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson Builders Inc., speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51)

Captain Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson Build...

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A shipyard worker uses a sledge hammer to remove support blocks from under the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51), in preparation for launching at Peterson Builders Inc

A shipyard worker uses a sledge hammer to remove support blocks from u...

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Guests attending the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc. The salvage ship SAFEGUARD (ARS 50) is visible in the background

Guests attending the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvag...

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Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc

Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, spe...

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A port bow view of the Safeguard class salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS 51) as the shipyard workers prepare it for side-launching at Peterson Builders Inc

A port bow view of the Safeguard class salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS 51)...

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Officers salute from the speakers' platform during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc. They include Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, left, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Captain Paul Robinson, center, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson

Officers salute from the speakers' platform during the launching cerem...

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Officers salute from the speakers' platform during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc. They include Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, left, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Captain Paul Robinson, center, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson

Officers salute from the speakers' platform during the launching cerem...

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Shipyard workers remove support blocks from under the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) to be taken away by forklift, in preparation for its launching at Peterson Builders Inc

Shipyard workers remove support blocks from under the Safeguard class ...

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The christening party looks on from the christening platform as the Safeguard class salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS 51) is side-launched by shipyard workers at Peterson Builders Inc

The christening party looks on from the christening platform as the Sa...

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Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, speaks during the launching ceremo...

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Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, christens the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) with a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony at Peterson Builders Inc

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, christens the Safeguard class salv...

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A starboard side view of the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) on blocks prior to its lauching at Peterson Builders Inc

A starboard side view of the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 5...

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Captain Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson Builders Inc., speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship Grasp (ARS 51)

Captain Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson Build...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, christens the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) with a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony at Peterson Builders Inc

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, christens the Safeguard class salv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

A starboard side view of the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) on blocks prior to its launching at Peterson Builders Inc

A starboard side view of the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Ellsworth L. Peterson, President of Peterson Builders Inc., speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51)

Ellsworth L. Peterson, President of Peterson Builders Inc., speaks dur...

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Captain Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson Builders Inc., speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51)

Captain Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson Build...

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Shipyard workers stand by to launch the Safeguard class salvage ship Grasp (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc

Shipyard workers stand by to launch the Safeguard class salvage ship G...

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Captain Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson Builders Inc., speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51)

Captain Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson Build...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Port bow view of the Safeguard class salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS 51) as it is side-launched after its christening at Peterson Builders Inc

Port bow view of the Safeguard class salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS 51) a...

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Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, watches along with distinguished guests, as the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) is launched into the water after being christened with a bottle of champagne

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, watches along with distinguished g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Ellsworth L. Peterson, president of Peterson Builders Inc., speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51)

Ellsworth L. Peterson, president of Peterson Builders Inc., speaks dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, speaks during the launching ceremo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc

Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, spe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Distinguished guests sit on the speakers' platform, left, as the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) is prepared for launching at Peterson Builders Inc

Distinguished guests sit on the speakers' platform, left, as the Safeg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Vice Admiral Edward G. Waller III, USN (Retired), speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc

Vice Admiral Edward G. Waller III, USN (Retired), speaks during the la...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc

Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, spe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

The christening party looks on from the christening platform as the Safeguard class salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS 51) as it is side-launched by shipyard workers at Peterson Builders Inc

The christening party looks on from the christening platform as the Sa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stugeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald, USN Release Status: Releas... More

A port bow view of the Safeguard class salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS 51) as it is side-launched after its christening at Peterson Builders Inc

A port bow view of the Safeguard class salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS 51)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stugeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald, USN Release Status: Releas... More

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