Crew members manning the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) watch as the large harbor tug PALATKA (YTB-801) approaches the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). The NICHOLAS and the MACDONOUGH are departing Bermuda to begin the final part of their journey to Naval Station, Charleston, The ships are returning to Charleston following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Bermuda (BMU)

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