061201-N-6423H-006 Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 1, 2006) - The crew of the fishing vessel ÒMiss MelissaÓ await rescue from a boat crew deployed from the NavyÕs amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) making its way to the distressed vessel in heavy seas and 40 knot winds. The shipÕs Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Brad Lee, answered Miss MelissaÕs distress call immediately deploying a crew of four personnel in a ridged hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to retrieve the crew, later sending a team back to the fishing vessel to assist with dewatering efforts. The Coast Guard later towed the boat
061201-N-6423H-006 Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 1, 2006) - The crew of the fishing vessel ÒMiss MelissaÓ await rescue from a boat crew deployed from the NavyÕs amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) making its way to the distressed vessel in heavy seas and 40 knot winds. The shipÕs Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Brad Lee, answered Miss MelissaÕs distress call immediately deploying a crew of four personnel in a ridged hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to retrieve the crew, later sending a team back to the fishing vessel to assist with dewatering efforts. The Coast Guard later towed the boat back to port. The rescued crew was brought aboard San Antonio and provided, dry clothing, food, and an opportunity to make phone calls home. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Erik Hoffmann (RELEASED) US Navy 061201-N-6423H-006 The crew of the fishing vessel Miss Melissa await rescue from a boat crew deployed from the Navy%%5Ersquo,s amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17)
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