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NH 2506 Sweeping the North Sea mine barrage, 1918-1919.

Sweeping the North Sea mine barrage, 1918-1919.
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Title: Sweeping the North Sea mine barrage, 1918-1919.
Caption: Sinking a mine with rifle fire, after it has been cut adrift by the minesweepers. A metallic ring can be heard when the rifle shot strikes the mine case. If it misses, a spout of water, as in this photo, is thrown into the air.
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Catalog #: NH 2506
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1910
Before this Year: 1919
Original Medium: BW Photo
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