The Snapshots in Time Collection
Rescue Operation at Sea: Small Boats Recovering Survivors from a Capsized Vessel, WWII Pacific Theater
Sailors in small boats work to rescue survivors near the capsized hull of a wrecked vessel somewhere in the Pacific during World War II. Documented in the USS Columbia photo album, this image reflects the ever-present dangers of naval warfare and the coordinated rescue efforts undertaken by U.S. Navy crews to recover shipmates from disabled or sinking ships. Project: 218601