Mineman 2nd Class Christine Beal, from Franklin, Maine, guides the AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization system into it's cradle after a short dive in the training pool at the Mine Warfare Training Center.
Summary
Naval Station Ingleside, Texas. (Apr. 16, 2003) Mineman 2nd Class Christine Beal, from Franklin, Maine, guides the AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization system into it's cradle after a short dive in the training pool at the Mine Warfare Training Center. Students get the experience operating the remotely operated submersible during their course of instruction. Petty Officer Beal will report aboard the USS Kingfisher (MHC 57) after completing this advanced training on the two-million-dollar system. The remotely operated submersible is used to detect and neutralize mines in waters up to 2000 feet. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Chris Desmond. File# 030416-N-5862D-121
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Date
16/04/2003 - 16/04/2003
Location
Naval Station Ingleside, Texas.
Source
U.S. NAVY
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