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Whittier Operations Summer 2011

 

The Duck SAR The Duck SAR The Duck SAR
Coxswain Dave Brubaker navigates 255006 close to the Duck while crew person Bill Reiter prepares for tow. 006 tows the Duck from Appelgate Island back to Whittier, about 24 nms. Ensigns taken by the operator of the Duck.

 

Hello Bill,

It is with much appreciation and gratititude that I forward these photos on to you.
Please extend our appreciation on to Dave, as well. Again, thank you for your unconditional
dedication, time, respect and love of the sea and the safety of all.

Kind regards,


L.H. & M.I.

 

Whittier Operations Summer 2011

 

Helo OPs Helo OPS
006 doing Helo OPs with 6010 in Passage Canal. 6010 raising their deployed swimmer Movie by Bill Morris aboard The Arctic LunaSea of 6010 hoisting swimmer. Click
Isabelle Nichole Tow Isabelle Nichole tow Isabelle Nichole Tow
Cornelia Marie of Deadliest Catch Fame tows a 19 footer to Naked Island where it will be met by 006 for tow back to Whittier 006 tows the Isabelle Nichole 40 miles back to Whittier under environmentally challenging conditions Back in safe harbor 006 transfers the Isabelle Nichole to the harbor skiff outside Whittier Harbor
Repairs to 006 Repairs to 006 006 towing
Coastie Angie Dickinson and Dave Brubaker take 006 out of water to clean bottom of boat. Angie Dickinson evaluates the depth finder after Dave Brubaker reported the problem. Dave and Bill tow the Doc Walloper back to Whittier after they experience engine trouble in Surprise Cove