1962 Press Photo Barge on Mississippi attempts to raise sunken barge in Natchez
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Description
Diving teams work off barge in Mississippi River near Natchez, Mississippi, seeking to raise a sunken barge containing more than 1,000 tons of potentially lethal chlorine gas. United States Public health service said mass evacuation of area might be advisable, but left final decision to local authorities.
