11. The Chumash used the vessels for trade, hunting and transportation up and down the coast. 12. The vessel will be used as a floating classroom, traveling from port to port to teach the Amistad story. 13. Although the U.S. rescue vessels are used frequently in training, they have never been used in an actual rescue. 14. An official of the Indonesian Manpower Department told reporters this was the first time an Indonesian navy vessel was being used to retrieve illegal immigrants. 15. Anderson said five vessels were used to ferry people to the safety of the mainland. 16. Authorities said it appeared the red, white and blue wooden vessel was being used for smuggling illegal immigrants. 17. China could learn from the Minsk by disassembling it, or use the vessel for training without rebuilding it, analysts say. 18. He also said Italy will begin using smaller vessels. 19. Iran will use the vessels to deliver crude to customers in Turkey, Italy, Spain, Greece and Romania, the newspaper said. 20. It said Tamil rebels moving around in their boats could use Indian vessels as a shield. |