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NH 121238 Survivors of H.M. Transport DWINSK. June 21, 1918

Survivors of H.M. Transport DWINSK. June 21, 1918
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Title: Survivors of H.M. Transport DWINSK. June 21, 1918
Caption: Survivors of H.M. Transport DWINSK. In the early morning of June 21, 1918, the Transport USS SIBONEY (SP-2999) sighted two lifeboats adrift in Lat. 39 05' N, Long. 65 35' W. A total of 46 survivors of the sinking of the British Transport DWINSK were picked up from the boats, which were subsequently set adrift. This photograph shows the occupants of the first boat boarding the SIBONEY. Photographed by Machinist John G. Krieger, USN, of the USS SIBONEY, and donated by him in 1967.
Description: Personnel, Survivors
Catalog #: NH 121238
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Fri, Jun 21, 1918
After this Year: 1914
Before this Year: 1918
Original Medium: BW Photo
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