Port Blair, Andaman Islands

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We flew into Chennai (Madras), spent the night before flying out to Port Blair in the Andaman Islands.

Andaman Islands, India

Larry L. Jackson

Indonesian Greeneye Spurdog

Squalus montalbani - a bit shocking to see this on the dock as we headed for our dive boat.

Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, January 30, 2007

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Indonesian Greeneye Spurdog

Squalus montalbani - best guess id and a food item locally.

Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, January 30, 2007

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MV 'Kalighat'

400 Passenger & Cargo Ship that runs between Port Blair and Chennai. Built in 1992 and flys the flag of India.

Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, January 30, 2007

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MV 'Ocean Rover'

Good to see my favorite dive boat again.  Quickly setting up dive gear and underwater camera for the first dive in the morning.

Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, January 30, 2007

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MV 'Harsha-Vardhana'

Passenger & Cargo Ship - built in 1974 flying under the flag of Palau.  Not looking very well maintained.

Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 2007

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Disembarking MV 'Harsha-Vardhanap'

We are back in Port Blair after the first cruise, much more comfortable than these folks on this rusty passenger ship.

Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 2007

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Tugboat 'Gaj' & Fuel Barge

The fuel barge is a rusty mess.

Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 2007

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Local Boat

Typical, very long design of these island boats.

Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 2007

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David, LJax & George

Goodbye to David, George and I did back-to-back cruises.

MV 'Ocean Rover', Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, February 9, 2007

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