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Asiento present hordenat a payon les responsions dels pezos e mezures : delahun boch al altre de tots los presents bochs nnomenats los quals son cap e regiment de la mercadoria hordenat : [Mediterraneo e Europa] /

Asiento present hordenat a payon les responsions dels pezos e mezures ...

Diagrammatic map of weights and measures in use in 27 Mediterranean and European seaports. Oriented with north to the right. Each port city is represented by a vignette of a prominent local tower and the vignet... More

Drawing for a Proposed Battery Light for the Lighthouse at Morris Island, South Carolina

Drawing for a Proposed Battery Light for the Lighthouse at Morris Isla...

Records Relating to the Lighthouse at Morris Island, South Carolina Public domain photograph of a column monument, city square, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portrait of Catherine Moore, keeper of Black Rock Light

Portrait of Catherine Moore, keeper of Black Rock Light

Portrait of Catherine Moore, keeper of Black Rock Light in Bridgeport, Conn., from 1817-1871. Illustration was completed in watercolor and ink on Arches 140 lb. cotton paper. (U.S. Coast Guard illustration by P... More

[Marshall Islands stick chart, Rebbelib type]. nautical chart

[Marshall Islands stick chart, Rebbelib type]. nautical chart

Title and date supplied by cataloger. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Model housed in a cloth covered box with a clear plastic cover. Square rebbelib used by the Marsh... More

[Marshall Islands stick chart, Mattang type]. nautical chart

[Marshall Islands stick chart, Mattang type]. nautical chart

Title and date supplied by cataloger. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Model housed in a cloth covered box with a clear plastic cover. "This class of stick chart was us... More

[Marshall Islands stick chart, Meddo type]. nautical chart

[Marshall Islands stick chart, Meddo type]. nautical chart

Title and date supplied by cataloger. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Model housed in a cloth covered box with a clear plastic cover. "This type of stick chart used by... More

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, Florida

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, Florida

Local call number: C018393..Title: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse..Date: 1953..General note: The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse was completed in 1860. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973...Phy... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Feb. 11)--Coast Guard buoydeck member chips ice away from buoy before replacing on station. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(July 23)--Buoy maintenance crewmember sands down buoy. USCG phott by GILLESPIE, TOM PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(July 24)--Crewmembers from a Coast Guard buoytender pulls a buoy alongside to perform maintenance on it. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(July 24)--Coast Guard buoytender drops buoy on station. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(July 20)--A set of inland coast buoys. USCG photo by GILLESPIE, TOM PAC

Coast Guard veteran dedicates 43 years to keeping mariners safe

Coast Guard veteran dedicates 43 years to keeping mariners safe

Chief Petty Officer Bob Trainor reenlists on “PA” Lighted Buoy in the Straits of Juan de Fuca, while stationed aboard Coast Guard Cutter Fir (WLM-212) in February 1986. Photo courtesy of Bob Trainor.

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(May 8)--Changing batteries and lights are normal maintenance to the thousands of aids maintained by the Coast Guard. There are two types of towers, Guyed skeleton which supports equipment on ... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

Gastineauv Channel, AK (Apr. 4)--Crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Elderberry (WLI 65401) secures buoy in Gastineav Channel. U.S. COAST GUARD

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

Gastineauv Channel, AK (Apr. 15)--Crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Elderberry (WLI 65401) releases buoy in Gastineav Channel. U.S. COAST GUARD

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

Gastineauv Channel, AK (Apr. 15)--Crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Elderberry (WLI 65401) releases buoy in Gastineav Channel. U.S. COAST GUARD

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Jan. 20)--Maintenance on buoys doesn't stop even during ice cover rivers. U.S. COAST GUARD

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 3)--The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip hauls in a buoy for repairs and maintenance. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 3)--Crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip prepares to connect a chain link line to a buoy that was just hauled aboard. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 3)--Crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip hauling in a green buoy. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 3)--An aid is pulled aside the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip for inspection. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 3)--White light with solar reflective board on aid. USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 3)--Crewmember working on the buoydeck of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 3)--A crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip work on the solar panel of an aid. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 3)--Crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip inspect a buoy that was just hauled aboard. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 3)--A crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip work on the solar panel of an aid. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 3)--A forward few of the workdeck of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 6)--A crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip replaces the lights and checks batteries on buoy. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 6)--A crewmember from the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip (WLB 277) adds a last touch by lashing a line around a chiain to secure it. USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 6)--A crewmember tighten a chain securing a buoy to the deck of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip (WLB 277). USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 6)--A crewmember from the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip (WLB 277) struggles to place a huge hook to secure a buoy just placed on deck. USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 6)--A barnicle infested chain and buoy lies on the buoydeck of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip (WLB 277). USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 6)--A crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip (WLB 277) performs maintenance on the light of a buoy. USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 6)--A crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip blast debris off a retrieved aid. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 6)--A crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip (WLB 277) use boathooks to grab chains of an incoming buoy. USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 6)--A crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip (WLB 277) performs maintenance on the light of a buoy. USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Astoria, OR (July 6)--Buoydeck chief from the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip (WLB 277) signals orders to the crane operator bringing buoy aboard. USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

Sewickley, PA (Aug. 3)--Red and white buoy on station. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA3

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

Sewickley, PA (Aug. 3)--Crewmembers of the CGC Osage (WLR 65505) prepares to set a buoy on station. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA3

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

Sewickley, PA (Aug. 3)--Crewmembers of the CGC Osage (WLR 65505) prepares to set a buoy on station. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA3

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

Sewickley, PA (Aug. 3)--Crewmembers of the CGC Osage (WLR 65505) retrieve a buoy offstation. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA3

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

Sewickley, PA (Aug. 3)--Crewmembers of the CGC Osage (WLR 65505) sets a buoy on station. USCG photo by RESSLER, ROBIN PA3

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Aug. 22)--A green buoy is pulled out of the water so that maintenance can be performed on it. U.S. COAST GUARD

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

St. Louis, MO (Oct. 7)--SN Leslie Lee repairs a navigation aid along the Mississippi River. USCG photo by PA2 Robin Ressler

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

Upper Potomac River (Dec. 1)--An ice buoy is placed on station and the crew prepares for the next. USCG photo by SANTOS, DAVID PA2

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Long Island Sound, NY (Dec. 1993)--BM2 Gary Chalker, BMC Nolda and SA Beaudiion recharge the Kimberly Reef buoy on Long Island Sound. U. S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Apr. 4)--Shore aid. USCG photo by MENCH, RON PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Apr. 4)--Shore aid. USCG photo by MENCH, RON PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

St. Petersburg, FL (Apr. 2)--A green dayboard aid. USCG photo by BROWN, TELFAIR, H. PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--The crew of the CGC Redwood (WLM 685) secures a Pillar buoy on deck. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are Ocean Buoys and River Buoys. Ocean buoys consist of ... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--Crewmembers of the CGC Redwood (WLM 685) prepare to secure a buoy on deck. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are Ocean Buoys and River Buoys. Ocean buoys consi... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--The crew of the CGC Redwood (WLM 685) recovers a 7 X 17 pillar buoy. An Ice buoy, like the one below wil replace the 7 X 17 during the winter months. The two major classes of buoys... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--The crew of the CGC Redwood (WLM 685) prepares to bring a Pillar buoy on deck. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are Ocean Buoys and River Buoys. Ocean buoys c... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--The Heat 'N' Beat aboard the CGC Redwood (WLM 685). Crewmembers reattach a link of buoy chain before putting the 7 X 17 Pillar buoy back on station. The two major classes of buoys ... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--The crew of the CGC Redwood (WLM 685) moves the 7 X 17 a Pillar buoy to the barge alongside the buoytender. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are Ocean Buoys an... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--The crew of the CGC Redwood (WLM 685) hooks a Pillar buoy and prepares to bring it on deck. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are Ocean Buoys and River Buoys. ... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--The crew of the CGC Redwood (WLM 685) prepare to work a 7 x 17 Pillar buoy. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are Ocean Buoys and River Buoys. Ocean buoys con... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--Third Class Cadet Erich Stein prepares to help bring a buoy aboard the CGC Redwood (WLM 685). Academy cadets spend their summer at a Coast Guard unit getting a feel for what they wi... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--7 X 17 Pillar buoys sit on a barge alongside the CGC ED cedar. The buoys will be brought back to the buoy depot in Portsmouth, VA. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast G... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--As the 7 X 17 Pillar buoys are lined up on one side of CGC Redwood's (WLM 685) barge, ice buoys are prepared for deployment. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard a... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Philadelphia, PA (July 10)--Crewmembers of the CGC Redwood (WLM 685) paint a buoy before placing it back on station. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are Ocean Buoys and River Buoys. Oce... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Aug. 1)--Crewmembers from an Aids to Navigation team prepares cement for the hole that the piling of a stationary aid will go in. USCG photo by PA3 FRANK DUNN

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Aug. 1)--Crewmembers from an Aids to Navigation team tightens cables holding a stationary aid in place. USCG photo by PA3 FRANK DUNN

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Aug. 1)--A crewmember from an Aids to Navigation team looks over site of a new stationary aid just put in place today. USCG photo by PA3 FRANK DUNN

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Aug. 1)--Crewmembers from an Aids to Navigation team digs a hole for the piling of a stationary aid that will be put in place. USCG photo by PA3 FRANK DUNN

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Aug. 1)--Crewmembers from an Aids to Navigation team digs a hole for the piling of a stationary aid that will be put in place. USCG photo by PA3 FRANK DUNN

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Aug. 1)--Crewmembers from an Aids to Navigation team tightens cables holding a stationary aid in place. USCG photo by PA3 FRANK DUNN

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Aug. 1)--Crewmembers from an Aids to Navigation team tightens cables holding a stationary aid in place. USCG photo by PA3 FRANK DUNN

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

(1995)--The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Redwood prepare to set a 6 X 20 buoy with a 8500lb sinker along the Connecticut coastline on a foggy morning. USCG photo by CHALKER, GARY BMC

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(May 6)-- A Coast Guard inland construction tender tends to one of the many aids. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

At Sea ( Feb. 2)--Crew from a Coast Guard buoytender brings in a #2 red buoy for repairs. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Oahu, HI (Feb. 20)--Crewmembers work on the expansive deck of the 225 ft buoytender Kukui. USCG photo by SANTOS, DAVID M. PAC

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Kodiak Island, AK (Apr. 21)--A runaway NOAA weather buoy is recovered by the USCGC Ironwood recovered afterit drifted for six months in the Gulf of Alaska. The buoy is to be repaired and returned to station ro... More

COAST GUARD CUTTER WALNUT (WLB 205)

COAST GUARD CUTTER WALNUT (WLB 205)

Sand Island, HI (May 29) -- CGC Walnut (WLB-205), Juniper-class bouytender, arrives at its new homeport in Sand Island, Hawaii. USCG photo by PA3 Sarah Foster-Snell

COAST GUARD CUTTER WALNUT (WLB 205)
COAST GUARD CEREMONIES - A group of sailors standing in front of a ship

COAST GUARD CEREMONIES - A group of sailors standing in front of a shi...

Sand Island, Hi (July 30) - CGC Walnut commissioning ceremony. The cutters executive officer, Lt. Erik S. Andersen holds a long glass and the crew is mustered behind him.The long glass symbolizes the authority... More

Hawaii - CEREMONY - US Coast Guard photo

Hawaii - CEREMONY - US Coast Guard photo

This is a ceremony July 30, 1999. Public domain photograph of a ship, sailing ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

COAST GUARD CUTTER WALNUT (WLB 205)

COAST GUARD CUTTER WALNUT (WLB 205)

NEGATIVE Public domain photograph of a ship, sailing ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Kalaupapa, HI (Aug. 13) -- Molokai Lighthouse; On Sep. 1 Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-25 formally adopted the lighthouse. They will be responsible for the lighthouse's routine maintenance and upkeep. The ... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Kalaupapa, Molokai, HI (Aug. 13) -- Molokai Lighthouse; the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-25 officially "adopted" the lighthouse on Sept. 1, 1999. The auxiliary is now responsible for the upkeep and mainten... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Honolulu, HI (Aug. 15) -- Diamond Head Lighthouse at sunset. USCG photo by PA3 JACQUELYN ZETTLES

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo
AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - U.S. Coast guard photo

Port Angeles, WA (Oct. 6)--The Dungeness Lighthouse, located at the tip of Dungeness Spit near Port Angeles, Wash., was the first American Lightin Puget Sound. The lighthouse was established in 1857 and automa... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION, US Coast Guard Photo

Chesapeake Bay, Md. (Nov. 10) -- MK1 Michael, of U.S. Coast Guard Station Annapolis, checks out an aids to navigation while on patrol in Chesapeake Bay. USCG photo by PA1 Pete MIlnes

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

A red single pile aid stands in place. Single pile structures are used in protected or semi exposed locations where fixity can be attained. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

A nun buoy is prepared to be put on station. A series of steps take place from placing the buoy in position, dropping the weight and then the buoy. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are O... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

A green single pile aid stands in place. Single pile structures are used in protected or semi exposed locations where fixity can be attained. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

A nun buoy is prepared to be put on station. A series of steps take place from placing the buoy in position, dropping the weight and then the buoy. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are O... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

Crewmembers from an Aids to Navigation team haul a piling that will be used for a stationary aid to the riverbank. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

(Apr. 1)--A red Pillar buoy on station. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are Ocean Buoys and River Buoys. Ocean buoys consist of unlighted cans, nuns, and spheres, as well as sound buoys... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

A Coast Guard personnel replaces a burnt light on red buoy number 78. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO.

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

A nun buoy is prepared to be put on station. A series of steps take place from placing the buoy in position, dropping the weight and then the buoy. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are O... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard personnel works on a green buoy. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

A red and white buoy is placed on station. A series of steps take place from placing the buoy in position, dropping the weight and then the buoy. The two major classes of buoys used in the Coast Guard are Oc... More

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

A green Multiple Pile Structure stands in place. Multiple Pile Aids are used when fixity can not be achieved with single pile. There are two categories

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

A buoy refurbishing worker cleans a buoy with a high-power blaster. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

A red Free Standing Skeleton aid is commonly called 5 ft pipe towers. They are constructed of galvanized metal and can be uniform or tapered, but not built over 100 ft. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard crewmember operates buoydeck cranes. USCG photo by SYNDER, JERRY L. PA1

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo

Crew of a Coast Guard buoytender pulls in a red buoy that drifted off station in an ice packed river. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

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