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Image: Coast Guard Crews Patrol New York Harbor
Boatswain's Mate First Class William Lappin talks by radio with the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BAINBRIDGE ISLAND while on patrol in New York Harbor Aug. 28, 2003. (DHS Photo by Tom Sperduto/Released) Date: Aug 27, 2003 Location: NEW YORK,