Torpedo being hoisted onto U.S. PT boat, England, 1944
Description:
Tractor with crane on dock loading torpedo onto PT (Patrol Torpedo) boat as crew looks on. Personal Caption: "1944 Ron 35. England." England. 1944
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Date:
1944
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From the service of James Christian Mountcastle, XO (Executive Officer) of RON 35 (Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 35). He was captain of the boat PT-516 "The Flying Gini." Every photograph in the collection has a stamp on back reading "WWII-1944. PT Boat Squadron 35. Lt. J.C. Mountcastle."
Geography:
England
Latitude:
53.000
Longitude:
-2.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Tractors--American--England
Hoisting machinery--England
Torpedo boats--American--England
Torpedoes--England
Sailors--American--England