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Themes Homepage > Barges 1943   Working on and along the river Barges 1943 previous sectionnext section The Thames at war In 1943, preparations were underway for the Normandy landings that would take place the following year. Vast numbers of troops would have to be transported to the continent. Boatyards throughout the country were pressed into action to convert existing barges and build new powered and unpowered craft. Construction of landing barges   Construction of landing barges The Kingston Museum and History Service has a fine collection of photographs which show the building of a landing barge.   Construction of landing barges Construction of landing barges Construction of landing barges Construction of landing barges Construction of landing barges Landing barges Landing barges Landing barges previous sectionnext section     Themes Homepage > Barges 1943

   

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