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DATE: July 31, 2008 4:05:02 PM CDT
CORRECTION: Photo Release: Salvage Operations Continue on Barge DM 932



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Photo Release
Date: July 31, 2008
Contact:  Joint Information Center
(504) 393-0372

 

 

Salvage operations continue on barge DM 932

 

In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, workers weld padeyes on to the damaged barge DM 932 that rests against the Crescent City Connection Bridge in the Mississippi River near downtown New Orleans July 31, 2008.

The padeyes are being put into place to facilitate the lift of the barge out of the water during salvage operations.

(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Jaclyn Young)

Padeye photo

In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, a padeye that will be used to assist in lifting the damaged barge DM 932 out of the Mississippi River during salvage operations.

The padeyes are being welded onto the barge.

(U.S. Coast Guard photo)

The following photography hand-out is provided free of charge to duplicate and distribute as desired.

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