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Listen: The Folk ProgramTanker "Gulfland" burning in the water - Hobe Sound, Florida.
Image Number
RC10679
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Reference collection
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Physical Description
1 photoprint - b&w - 8 x 10 in.
General Note
The tanker Gulfland burned off Hobe Sound for 53 days after colliding with tanker Gulfbelle on October 21, 1943. Both were traveling without lights to avoid German submarines that hunted ships along the Florida coast. 88 men perished.
Tanker "Gulfland" burning in the water - Hobe Sound, Florida.
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