SEABEES IN NORMANDY. (Also called, "Operation Mulberry") Part 1

Description

1) AV Phoenix units of artificial harbor lying off coast of england.2) AV-Pan View of Lobnitz pierhead.3) AV-Pan Section of whale unit & pontoon causeway.4) GV CU Tugs used for towing Phoenix units.5) MS Tugs take whale unit in tow.6) MS Tug takes phoenix unit in tow.7) MS Tug with whaleunit in tow.8) GV Lobnitz spuds in tow.9) AV Formation of fighter planes passes.10) MS 40mm AA gun on phoenix unit.11) AV Transport planes tow glider.12) CU Diagram showing formation of artificial harbor.13) GV Tugs with units of artificial harbor in tow, barrage balloon overhead-SV.14) MS Tuge push phoenix units into position-SV.15) MS Crew on phoenix units work with lines.16) HS Flooding phoenix compartments.17) MS Pan Phoenix units sunk in position.QUALITY: GOOD

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities