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The Salvage of the Great Britain
Falkland Islands 1970

File number: ssba0156

© South American Pictures/ Marion Morrison

Eight tons of rough timber were brought from Montevideo to make temporary walkways across the rotten main deck and were quickly put in place on the first day of the salvage with the help of the Royal Marines.

 

 

 

 

 

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