USS Michael Murphy Provides Aid to Stranded Mariners [Image 3 of 5]

PACIFIC OCEAN

07.24.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Pacheco      

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2019) A boarding team from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) attach a fishing vessel in distress to Michael Murphy to tow to safety. Five Peruvian mariners were brought aboard Michael Murphy after their vessel suffered engine failure that left them adrift for more than eight days. Michael Murphy is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco)

• Date Taken: 07.24.2019
• Date Posted: 07.25.2019 10:22
• Photo ID: 5611758
• VIRIN: 190724-N-NU281-1911
• Resolution: 4916x3511
• Size: 1.77 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN