The following photos were taken of M-111-1, a monitor converted to accommodate flame throwers (zippo boat) at Tra Cu in March of 1969 following the boat hitting a mine and sinking. The photos are of the beginning of the salvage operation.
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The damaged M-111-1
The boats and the salvage crew.
The 40 mm mount.
The area beneath the 40 mm showing a hole blown in the deck by ammo cooking off.
The 20 mm mount.
The coxswain flat.
The engine room.
The area of the flame throwers.