mulberry harbour

  1. Gooseberry Breakwater System

    Gooseberry Breakwater System

    A photo showing ships during the Installation of the "Gooseberry" breakwater system part of the Mulberry Harbours in WW2
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    2743347

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  4. Mulberry Harbour Arromanches - Normandy September 1944

    Mulberry Harbour Arromanches - Normandy September 1944

  5. A Crusader MK VI Anti-Aircraft Tank August, 1944

    A Crusader MK VI Anti-Aircraft Tank August, 1944

    Off loading from an LST onto the pier head at the Mulberry artificial harbour at Arromanches.
  6. Mulberry Harbour - Normandy

    Mulberry Harbour - Normandy

    Part of a Mulberry Harbour at Normandy Date and exact location unknown In 1942, when the Allies began to plan their return to mainland Europe, they accepted that they could not rely on capturing a harbour in working order. During the planning for Operation Overlord, it was decided that two...
  7. Mulberry Harbor

    Mulberry Harbor

    Allied forces made use of artificial harbors called "Mulberry" harbors. Created from old ships and assembled scrap steel and concrete, they became offshore ports for transfer of vital equipment to the mainland This picture was taken by a buddy of mine during his recent visit. Mr K Graham
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