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Two Communist Mine-Laying Sampans

2015-0546 (untitled)
Accession Number
2015-0546
4x5 inches (10x13 cm)
Black & White
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Related Collection
Parks, Lewis S. Papers
Keywords
Korean War, 1950-1953
Ships
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U.S. Navy

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Description
Two Communist mine-laying sampans are intercepted by USS Manchester crew members near Wonsan Harbor, Korea. Original caption: The Commies hatch a new plan to terminate the siege of Wonsan. At 0235 on 23 May 1951 a number of mine-laying sampans attempt to mine us in on a dark, foggy night. Our radar controlled guns disrupt the enemy plans.
Date(s)
May 23, 1951