Sailors Wait for Rescue
Crewmen from the Thai ship HMTS Prasae stand guard while awaiting rescue after their ship ran aground on the Korean coast during a blizzard. The Prasae was taking part in a United Nations operation.
Two unidentified United States medics (center) inspect wounded Thai sailors in preparation for transport by helicopter to the USS Manchester. The Thai sailors were from the HMTS Prasae that ran aground on the Korean coast during a blizzard. The Prasae was participating in a United Nations operation. All are unidentified.
The Thailand ship Corvette HMTS Prasae, seen from the rear, shows its relationship to the beach where it was grounded. Sailors involved in the rescue mission are seen in the left of the photograph. The ship ran aground in Korea during an United Nations military exercise and the crewmen were rescued by the United States Navy.