Throwing a heaving line [Image 2 of 3]

PERSIAN GULF, AT SEA

10.18.2013

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark El-Rayes 

U.S. Navy           

Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) throw a heaving line to Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1648) during a stern gate marriage. Harpers Ferry is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark El-Rayes/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.18.2013
• Date Posted: 10.22.2013 20:29
• Photo ID: 1038496
• VIRIN: 131018-N-TQ272-338
• Resolution: 1478x984
• Size: 909.71 KB
• Location: PERSIAN GULF, AT SEA