LST Photograph Collection : Photographs of all U.S. LSTs (Landing Ship, Tank) excluding LST-325
Title:
The Old Man Checking W(ater) Line for Flak, Note SM(all) Rip Left of 2
Object ID:
2016.049.06
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Date:
09/22/2012
Description:
Scan of photo of Joseph St. Hilaire alongside LST-293's hull, examining along and below the water line for any damage while the ship sits high & dry on Sword Beach. A small bit of damage appears to be visible to the left of the "2".
Place:
Sword Beach, Normandy, France
Copyright:
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Joseph St.Hilaire Cehcking Water Line for DamageJoseph St.Hilaire Cehcking Water Line for Damage