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1942 American troop transport ship USS Wakefield ablaze at sea

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Date: 15th October 1942

Location: Unknown location

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

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FIRES. Last pictures of Navy Transport WAKEFIELD at sea..destroyer alongside take off passengers & crew.

"MANHATTAN" S.S. Now called Wakefield.. last pictures ablaze at sea

SHIPPING Last pictures of Navy Transport Wakefield ablaze at sea..rescuing passengers & crew etc.

Ships and Boats; Disasters and Accidents

Navy, United States, USA, rescue,

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