US_Navy_100820-N-6003P-637_Eight_mariners_board_the_Iranian_navy_ship_Chiroo_from_a_rigid-hull_inflatable_boat_from_the_aircraft_carrier_USS_Harry_S._Truman_(CVN_75)_(cropped).jpg

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English: ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 20, 2010) Eight mariners board the Iranian navy ship Chiroo from a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) after their vessel was engulfed in flames Aug. 18. The mariners were rescued by two SH-60 helicopters from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 7 and transported to Harry S. Truman, where they were evaluated by medical staff and provided with clothing and food. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kilho Park/Released)

Chiroo (482)

  • Type: General cargo
  • Delvar class
  • Displacement: approx. 1,300 tons full load
  • Dimensions: 63. 45 x 11 x 3. 03 meters (208 x 36 x 10 ft)
  • Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,560 bhp (1163 kW), 9-11 knots
  • Crew: 20
  • Armament: 1 dual 23 mm AA
  • Built in Pakistan
  • Completed 1978-82. Can be used as mineplanters.
Date Taken on 20 August 2010
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