1953 Press Photo The Sunken Kronprins Frederick

Preparing to raise "Kronprins Frederick". An attempt to raise the sunken Danish passenger ship Kronprins Frederick, which caught fire and sank at Parkeston Quay, Harwick, will be made tomorrow. Preparations for the operations were being made today. Keystone Photo Shows:- Close up of the bows of the sunken Kronprins Frederick, showing water being pumped out during the testing of the pumps in preparation for tomorrow's lifting operation. Lifting craft stand by.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 08-08-1953.

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