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USS Cole
(DDG 67)

The Journey Home (Part I)

From Aden to the open sea


The thumbnail images and captions are linked to screen-sized images; larger images are linked to the words "Hi-Rez Image". All photos are US Navy Official photos or US DoD Official photos, except as noted. Additional photos will be added as they become available.

[THUMBNAIL] Four harbor tugs maneuver Cole out of the port of Aden, 29 October 2000.
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[THUMBNAIL] Cole underway under tow by four harbor tugs.
[THUMBNAIL] After clearing the port, the harbor tugs transfer the tow to the fleet tug USNS Catawaba.
[THUMBNAIL] Catawaba tows Cole towards an offshore rendevous with the deckship Blue Marlin.
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[THUMBNAIL] Cole under tow by Catawaba, escorted by Donald Cook.
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[THUMBNAIL] Cole is positioned beside Blue Marlin in preparation for loading, 30 October 2000.
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[THUMBNAIL] Two harbor tugs assist Cole during the docking rendevous.
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[THUMBNAIL] Cole in position aboard Blue Marlin, prior to the deckship pumping out her ballast to lift the damaged destroyer.
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[THUMBNAIL] An overhead view of Cole and Blue Marlin during the loading process. This view shows the angle at which Cole is loaded, to let sonar dome overhang Blue Marlin's side.
[THUMBNAIL] A second overhead view of Cole positioned over Blue Marlin.
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[THUMBNAIL] A general view of Cole and Blue Marlin during the loading process, with Catawaba and a harbor tug standing by.
[THUMBNAIL] Cole in position on Blue Marlin, prior to the deckship deballasting.
[THUMBNAIL] Cole in position on Blue Marlin, prior to the deckship deballasting.
[THUMBNAIL] Cole in position on Blue Marlin, prior to the deckship deballasting.
[THUMBNAIL] Cole in position on Blue Marlin, prior to the deckship deballasting.
[THUMBNAIL] Blue Marlin lifting Cole at sunset, 30 October 2000. Blue Marlin's deck is just below the water's surface.
See The Journey Home II for photos of Cole aboard Blue Marlin.


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