1960 Press Photo Motor Ship Driven Around Off The Cost of West Jutland

Motor Ship Driven Around Off The Cost of West Jutland. The West Coast of Jutland is notorious as the 'graveyard' of many ships - which have been driven aground there. The latest victim is the 600 ton Motorship "Rhein" of Duisburg - seen here after being driven ashore near the town of Hirtshals,, The town lifeboat brought four crew members ashore from the damaged ship - but the Captain refused to leave.. Keystone Photo Shows:- The vessel "Rhein" battered by the waves watched by inhabitants - as the lifeboat is hauled ashore with the aid of horses..

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1960.



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