Tsunami warning buoy recovery. This buoy had broken free from its mooring. The FAIRWEATHER screws churning to come ahead after the buoy is secure. This is to keep from drifting over the mooring chain and keeping it well astern during recovery.

Image ID: ship1131, NOAA's Fleet Then and Now - Sailing for Science Collection
Location: Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Alaska
Photo Date: 2005 July 13
Photographer: LCDR Mark Wetzler, NOAA Ship FAIRWEATHER


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