U.S. Coast Guard completes successful rescue, tow of motor yacht Black Pearl 1 to the Republic of Palau
The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) launch the small boat after they drop the tow as they complete the rescue operation of the motor yacht Black Pearl 1 and the 11 crew aboard, ensuring its safe arrival and mooring in the Republic of Palau on July 22, 2024. At 11:22 a.m. ChST, the Oliver Henry crew transferred the Black Pearl's tow to the 75-foot Palau-flagged tug SSC Techall, just offshore Palau. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)