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Harbor Pilot Boarding at Norfolk Virginia


published on 3 May 2020 -  622 -

Found on YouTube. Created by SEAL Sea Air Land.
After passing Norfolk Virginia Naval Base, the Pilot boat Steven Mc. Allister brought the Harbor Pilot, the Pilot boat got alongside and the Harbor Pilot boarded safely and guided the vessel towards the berth/terminal.

#NorfolkHarborPilot #NorfolkPortsmouth #VirginiaMarinePilot
Norfolk, USA
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