Rachel (1976) with USAV El Caney (LCU 2017)

TradeWinds Towing ocean-going tug Rachel (IMO 7600378, Flag: United States) with United States Army landing craft USAV El Caney (LCU 2017) inbound to Pier 13, Honolulu Harbor. They arrived in Hawai‘i from Norfolk, Virginia via the Panama Canal (successfully dodging Hurricane Nolo).

Rachel El Caney 1

Rachel and USAV El Caney approaching Honolulu Harbor. Hawaii Pilots Association pilot boat Mamala Bay is at right. 27 September 2026.

Rachel El Caney 2

Rachel and USAV El Caney. 27 September 2026.

Rachel

Rachel. 27 September 2026.

El Caney

USAV El Caney. 27 September 2026.

Rachel El Caney 3

Rachel and USAV El Caney. 27 September 2026.

Rachel El Caney 4

Rachel and USAV El Caney. 27 September 2026.

Rachel crew heaving line

A Rachel crew member throws a heaving line to another crew member on board USAV El Caney. 27 September 2026.

Rachel El Caney Pier 13

Rachel and USAV El Caney off Pier 13. Pilot boat Mamala Bay is at left. 27 September 2026.

Mamala Bay pilot

Pilot disembarking from Rachel to Mamala Bay. 27 September 2026.

El Caney Pier 13

USAV El Caney tied up at Pier 13. 27 September 2026.

 

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