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U.S. and Chinese sailors practice tying knots before a seamanship competition in Zhanjiang, China, June 14, 2017. The U.S. sailors are assigned to the USS Sterett, which is conducting a scheduled port visit to the city. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Byron C. Linder

Navy Knots

U.S. and Chinese sailors practice tying knots before a seamanship competition in Zhanjiang, China, June 14, 2017. The U.S. sailors are assigned to the USS Sterett, which is conducting a scheduled port visit to the city. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Byron C. Linder

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