By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Richardson,
USS Ramage Public Affairs
ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Guided missile destroyer USS Ramage
(DDG 61), part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, rendered aid to a
distressed vessel, Sept. 18.
While conducting a training exercise off the coast of South
Carolina, Ramage lookouts reported sighting a red flare.
Upon further inspection the crew spotted motor vessel King
Fisher II, dead in the water. After several unsuccessful attempts to contact
the small vessel, Ramage sent a boat crew to render assistance.
Two individuals aboard the small boat reported they had lost
propulsion and were stranded.
Ramage's rescue and assistance team restored propulsion,
allowing the vessel to operate under its own power.
"Quick reaction by Ramage's crew enabled us to respond
and render assistance to a stranded vessel, a duty that is a deep rooted part
of the Navy's foundation," said Cmdr. Joel Lang, commanding officer of
Ramage.
U.S. Coast Guard Station Charleston was notified to escort
the vessel to Charleston, South Carolina.
Ramage is underway participating in Composite Training Unit
Exercise with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.
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