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Views Of Damage Caused By Explosion, Port Chicago, California, 07/18/1944

World War II19448:38Public Domain
Poster for Views Of Damage Caused By Explosion, Port Chicago, California, 07/18/1944

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Naval Photographic Center film #4792. National Archives description "1) MS Small portions of remaining hulls of SS QUINAULT VICTORY & SS E.A. BRYAN in water.2) MS Wreckage on shore & in dock area-SV.3) MS Men salvage lumber, etc., from damaged shop-SV.4) MS GV Negro sailors inspect damaged barracks-SV.5) MS GV Damaged buildings.6) MS Railroad station.7) GV Street scenes showing windowless stores, buildings, theatre, etc.-SV.8) MS Salvation Army canteen workers give food & coffee to civilians." National Archives Identifier: 77226 As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's charity of your choice and/or Archive.org itself. Thanks.

Directors & creators

United States. Navy

Subjects

WWII, World War, 1939-1945, United States. -- Naval Magazine, Port Chicago (Calif.) -- History, Port Chicago Disaster, SS Quinault Victory, Port Chicago (Calif.) -- Explosion, 1944, World War II, United States. Navy, SS E. A. Bryan, World War II: Homefront

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