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The arduous and perilous task of guarding a convoy to port falls to the lot of the swift and highly-maneuverable destroyer. In this case it is a British destroyer, grimly and almost silently sliding through the sea to a snug harbor and safety. Life aboard the ship is endless watch and vigilance for the ever-lurking danger of enemy U-boats. Destroyers may spend weeks at sea for most ships in a convoy are slow freighters. Men aboard the ship are in almost constant is little glory in convoy duty and sometimes not much excitement. After reaching a port, the destroyer refuels, takes on new supplies and is off on another assignment. The gun crew of a starboard "pom-pom" going into action on July 7, 1942. Another destroyer is in the background. (AP Photo)
22415
Minimum price 50PLN
1942-07-07
AP/East News
Associated Press
4207071194
2,12MB
26cm x 22cm by 300dpi
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