releasing chain and cable for mooring


Crew from the USS Grapple prepare to release the chain and cable that will deploy one of the four heavy mooring legs. This will allow the ship to position itself directly over the wreck of the USS Monitor.. Image courtesy of Monitor 2001, Monitor collection, NOAA/OER.

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