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NH 68943 Naval Convoy Heading for Sicily

Photo #: NH 68943 Naval Convoy Heading for Sicily
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Title: Naval Convoy Heading for Sicily
Description: Convoy of assault transports from Norfolk, Virginia, enroute to the Sicily landings via Oran, Algeria, photographed on 26 June 1943 from USS Ancon (AGC-4). The raised twin 40-mm mount and its associated director, one on each side amidships, was a conspicuous feature of USS Ancon. Note that the transports have some of their landing craft rigged out over the side. The line of transports is led by a destroyer. Courtesy of Col. Robert L. Clifford, USA (Ret.), 1969. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 68943
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