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![Securing the stern hook of a RAINIER survey launch cgs01924.jpg Securing the stern hook of a RAINIER survey launch](https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3-east-testmedia-noaa.woc.noaa.gov/dam/Photos/legacy/pl23_cgs01924.jpg)
Description
Securing the stern hook of a RAINIER survey launch. This is done after the bowhook is secured.
Credit
Personnel of NOAA Ship RAINIER
Location
Alaska
Collection
Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey
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