Cityscape and coastline of Algiers, Algeria

Gift of Mitch Cirlot
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Photograph. View of a coastline, cityscape, and loading dock; visible on the water's edge are two large cranes and a ship as seen from a boat. Personal caption on photo reverse: "Algiers." Algiers, Algeria. 1944-45

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1944
1945
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Items from the U.S. Naval service of Joe Cirlot who served aboard PT-305 in the Mediterranean Theater. Joseph Cirlot served as a motor machinist mate on PT-305. He was a member of the comissioning crew that accepted the boat from Higgins Industries on December 8, 1943. Joeseph served on PT-305 for numerous patrols, the invasion of Southern France and the invasion of Elba.This collection includes personal items from his time in France, including the ensign and comissioning pennant from PT-305. [accept all material - returning nothing to donor per Tom C's request.] 1 holinger box and 1 framed item.
Geography: 
Alger
Latitude: 
36.833
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3.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Cityscapes--Algeria
Coastlines--Algeria
Loading docks--Algeria
Hoisting machinery--Algeria
Harbors--Algeria