USS Theodore Roosevelt crosses Suez Canal
The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) made its transit through the Suez Canal with little diffuclty on Oct. 13, 2001.
Small fishing boats were not allowed to transit next to U.S. ships as a force protection measure. Egyptian soldiers also provided force protection to U.S. ships during the crossing.
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