066930 Accession Number: 066930

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LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-06-14/02. A HEAVY CRANE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY BEING USED TO UNLOAD STEEL RAILS FROM THE AK94, A VESSEL OF THE 12TH WATER TRANSPORT OPERATING COMPANY. THESE RAILS ARE TO BE USED TO REBUILD THE WHARF.

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Accession Number
066930
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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