1597. (set 2 photos) USCGC Northwind Tows Disabled Vessel in the Antarctic c.1947.
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1597. (set 2 photos) USCGC Northwind Tows Disabled Vessel in the Antarctic c.1947.
1597. (set 2 photos) USCGC Northwind Tows Disabled Vessel in the Antarctic c.1947. Clear close official Coast Guard photos shows great detail as the Coast Guard Cutter Northwind tows the Yancey out of danger from ice. “While on a mission, towing the submarine Sennet toward Scott Island where the sub could find open water, the Northwind received a radio message that the Merrick, Yancey and the Mt. Olympus were in danger from floating ice. The Northwind dropped her tow temporarily, rushed back to the assistance of the beleaguered vessels, and is shown in these photos towing the Yancey towards an area of less danger. The effect of crushing ice on the thin-hulled vessels could be disastrous. The Northwind arrived in time to meet and defeat the ice threat.” Official Coast Guard photos measures 8” x 10”. Dated March 18, 1947. Light creases. Great detail. (VG+). Set $28.