Image:Swift refueling Avenger astern.jpg

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English: Pacific Ocean (July 10, 2004) — The High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV-2) refuels the mine warfare ship USS Avenger (MCM-1) off the coast of Hawaii during exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. Swift is a wave-piercing aluminum-hulled catamaran that can move at speeds greater than 45 knots. With a draft allowing it to navigate in only 12 feet of water it can easily maneuver in and out of littoral environments. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year’s exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region.
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Navy NewsStand Photo ID: 040710-N-6551H-292
Navy NewsStand Home

Date

2004-07-10

Author

United States Navy, Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michelle R. Hammond

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Public domain This image is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.


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