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NOAA Ship OCEANOGRAPHER, flagship of NOAA's fleet at the time, in waters ofPeoples Republic of China, the first U.S. Government vessel to enter Chinesewaters since 1948. The vessel was there helping open up diplomatic relationswith the Chinese government.
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