THE PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL & PROMOTION CEREMONY PHOTOS 2016 . . .



Capt Biemann preparing promotion of Cdr Albert Fu to Capt 6-3-2016 on PT658

Capt Albert Fu's bars being set by his wife.

Saying a few words

Capt Fu at the helm

Capt Biermann at helm with Capt Fu

The Naval photographer

Refueling 1000 gallons of avgas 6-8-2016


Bob Alton and Al Skinner MD Ron 40 skipper in engine room

Al at the helm with Lowell Gillespie

Crew saluting ariving Canadian naval vessel



Saluting arriving Coast Guard vessel

Al Skinner MD Ron 40 skipper with Frank Lesage Ron 15 PT205 and Ron 40 plaque

Frank and Al at helm with Richard Morris




Arriving US naval vessel

Frank and others salute

Docking in downtown Portland

PT658 docked at Rose Festival 6-9-2016

Naval officer at helm with Lowell Gillespie

High ranking naval officers with Lowell Gillespie, Bob Alton and Richard Morris


With rest of crew

Photo by Ron Moran from Clark Caffall's tug

Ron 40 commisioning Brooklyn Navy Yard

Decommisioning party Samar P.I. invitation

Ron 40 officers in Miami with Al Skinner on right







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