American PT boat on river/canal in Europe, 1944-45
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One U.S. PT (Patrol Torpedo) boat moving through piers/docks, possibly a lock, on river/canal, as seen from other boat. Europe. 1944-45
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1944
1945
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From the service of James Christian Mountcastle, XO (Executive Officer) of RON 35 (Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 35). He was captain of the boat PT-516 "The Flying Gini." Every photograph in the collection has a stamp on back reading "WWII-1944. PT Boat Squadron 35. Lt. J.C. Mountcastle."
Geography:
Europe
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Torpedo boats--American--Europe
Locks (Hydraulic engineering)--Europe
Piers & wharves--Europe