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This page features images related to Korean War commando raids, minesweeping and miscellaneous naval operations from 25 January through 30 June 1951.
For access to other views of the stabilization period of
the Korean War, see:
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Photo #: 80-G-428316 Sorye Dong Raid, April 1951 LVTs embarking British Royal Marine commandos leave USS Fort Marion (LSD-22) for the beach at Sorye Dong, North Korea, on 7 April 1951. The commandos blew up about 100 yards of railroad, in an effort to interdict enemy logistics, and were then successfully reembarked. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 82KB; 740 x 625 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-430072 USS Gull (AMS-16) Sweeping for mines during a commando raid by British Royal Marines at Chinnampo, North Korea. Original photo is dated 15 June 1951. This operation was intended to cut rail and other enemy supply lines. Note lookout watching for mines off Gull's bow. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 85KB; 740 x 610 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-426659 USS LST-845 "Married" to a pontoon causeway during landing operations in Korean/Japanese waters. Photograph is dated 26 March 1951. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 99KB; 740 x 610 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-427807 USS Wallace L. Lind (DD-703) Plows through rough seas off Korea, after rescuing Lt. McDermott of VC-61. Photo is dated 16 April 1951. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 105KB; 740 x 610 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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For access to other views of the stabilization period of
the Korean War, see:
For a precis of our Korean War images, and links to more
comprehensive pictorial coverage of that conflict, see:
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions. |
8 October 2000