A tractor descends ramp of LST (Landing Ship, Tank ) vessel. Men carry litter case. Men carry wounded on stretchers. A man on a stretcher. Bandages on wounds. A man applies Sulfa powder and bandages at the wounds. (World War II period).
Overseas activities of United States Coast Guard in World War II. November 20, 1943, U.S. Marine Corps invade Tarawa Atoll. Naval warships bombard Tarawa. Transport ship USS Arthur Middleton underway. Only 1 out of 5 U.S. troops reach the beach in first wave of attack. Firing and explosion. U.S. troops wade. Many U.S. Marines injured during the landing on Tarawa. The U.S. Coast Guard brings back the wounded to the transport ship. Wounded soldiers lifted on stretchers.
Underwater Research bell at Newport shipyard in Newport. Research bell painted in yellow on deck aboard barge. Rounded end of the research bell. Workers handle cables on deck. Two civilians converse on barge deck. Man stands next to Research bell. 'International Underwater Research Corporation' written on Research bell.
Underwater Research bell arrives at M-2 Buoy in Newport. Barge with Research Bell aboard. Research bell uplifted by sling. Workers around the barge check equipment. A Harbor Construction Provider crane lifts the Research Bell.
Underwater Research bell arrives at M-2 Buoy in Newport. Barge with Research Bell aboard. Interiors of Research Bell shows dials, switches, cables attached to equipment and microphones. Small glass window inside Research bell.
Underwater Research bell at M-2 Buoy in Newport. Divers get ready as Research Bell is hoisted over side of the barge. Divers wearing suits stand ready to dive in. Workers lower the Research Bell into water with the help of crane. Divers dive into water with an equipment in hand. Men stand in group on deck of barge. Research Bell goes into water and divers dive in along with it.
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