United States Navy vessels underway at sea in Noumea, France during World War II. Port side of a Mechanized Landing Craft (LCM) underway in water. Mines explode at sea. Mines float on the sea surface. Explosions occur as mines detonate. Trainer aboard a ship works on a 3 inch gun and trains the gun. They load shells and fire the gun.
Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper (YMS) sweeps water off mines in Noumea, France during World War II. A mechanized landing craft, LCM, underway at sea. A small anchor dropped in the water. A pig floats in water. Sailors aboard a small boat underway at sea. Paravane put over side of YMS (Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper). Men aboard the minesweeper help in the operation.
Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper (YMS) sweeps water off mines in Noumea, France during World War II. A LCM (mechanized landing craft) along side YMS (Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper). Pigs in well deck of the LCM. Two Electricians Mates attach pigs to flag poles. On of them puts a bolt into the base of the pig to hold the flag pole. Electrician's Mate puts flagpole in the base of a pig and ties a string to it. Three pigs afloat in water. Two men wearing life jackets and helmets drop an anchor and then a pig into the sea. Mines explode on the water surface. YMS shoots at the mines. Electrician's Mate put pigs over the side of the vessel. Men fire 3 inch gun aboard the YMS and an explosion occurs in the background.
Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper (YMS) sweeps water of mines in Pacific Theater during World War II. Three United States sailors wade through surf toward a mine. Men on board a boat at sea. YMS (Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper) underway in harbor. Men drop pig over the side of a vessel. A mine covered with moss adrift in sea. Tracers fired at the floating mines. Shoreline of Guadalcanal. Three United States B-25 aircraft in flight.
United States Navy destroyer Nicholas in Pacific Theater during World War II. United States Navy amphibious cargo ship and a destroyer escort underway at sea off the coast of Guadalcanal. United States destroyer ship Nicholas lays out smoke screen. Chief Petty Officer at the stern of the ship as he lays out smoke screen. YP-415 underway at sea with the shoreline in the background.
United States Navy ship underway in Pacific Theater during World War II. A United States YP-415 underway with the shoreline in the background. United States Navy light cruiser anchored at the harbor. A harbor at Guadalcanal. A pig with a flag floats onto the water surface. Overcast sky at dusk. Two United states Navy destroyers tied up side by side at the harbor.
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