1953 Press Photo Capt. N.H. Lauridsen of Esbjerg, Denmark-"Kronprins Frederik"

Raising the "Kronprins Frederik" Efforts to raise the sunken Danish liner "Kronprine Frederik" which capsized and sank after being swept by fire at Harwirl, in April, are being made today. Salvage men have been working on the ship for months, and work began this mornin to lift her. Photo shows Capt. N.H. Lauridsen of Esbjerg, Denmark-the captain of the ship when she caught fire-seen looking over the "Kronprins Frederik" during today's lifting operations at Harwich.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 08-08-1953.



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