Description: Type & Size: A 9x7 original photograph. Condition: The collection that this photo came from is filled with rare images, many that have never come up for auction before. All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such show typical curling and coloring from age. Please see photos. Coast Guardsmen are depicted in a dramatic black-and-white photo as they discover an abandoned German trawler amidst ice floes off the east coast of Greenland. The image captures the intense atmosphere of a wartime operation in 1944, showcasing the rugged environment and the military activities occurring during World War II. A strong sense of history permeates the photograph, highlighting the tensions of naval confrontations in the Arctic region. The finding of this German vessel not only marks a significant moment in naval operations but also speaks to the wider context of military efforts in Greenland during the war. During this time, the area was pivotal for both strategic and weather-related reasons. The Coast Guard's discovery of the trawler illustrates the challenges and complexities of patrolling vast and challenging terrains where enemy forces were actively attempting to disrupt Allied operations. **ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO CREDIT: FROM WASHINGTON FROM COAST GUARD** **ICE FLOES GERMAN TRAILER FOUND IN GREENLAND** Coast Guardsmen (left foreground) find an abandoned German trawler in ice floes off Greenland's east coast. Finding of this vessel in area which included capture of a second enemy ship scuttling of a third, destruction of two certain radio weather stations and capture of 60 Germans. === This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you are interested in.
Price: 37 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-29T14:31:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: German, Coast Guard, trawler, Greenland, military, naval
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, maritime, nautical
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1944
Size: 9x7
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
