Description: An original photo from the overseas deployment of the U.S. 84th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) during World War 2. This photo originates from the album of a service member who served in Australia and other nearby areas of the Pacific.Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. Please see images for detailed scans. Photo is backed by cardboard, from its original album.A black and white photograph from 1943 capturing the launching of a marine railway on Thursday Island, Australia, during World War II. The image depicts naval personnel working on floating structures and posts in the water, with a backdrop of other servicemen and equipment, highlighting the strategic maritime efforts by the U.S. Navy Seabees.The 84th Naval Construction Battalion, known as the Seabees, played a crucial role during WWII. They were responsible for constructing naval bases, airfields, and other infrastructure necessary for military operations. Their motto “We Build, We Fight” highlights their dual roles as builders and combatants, making them a vital part of the war effort.- - - The 84th Naval Construction Battalion (NCB), part of the Seabees, played a critical role in supporting Allied operations in the Pacific during 1943-1944. Arriving in Brisbane, Australia, in mid-1943, the battalion quickly split into detachments to meet the logistical and construction needs of the war. One group was deployed to Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, to construct and maintain essential infrastructure like airstrips and facilities critical to advancing the Allied push in the Pacific. Another detachment was sent to Darwin, Australia -- and beyond -- where they contributed to fortifying the region against Japanese threats. Throughout this period, the 84th balanced intense construction work with combat-readiness, embodying the Seabees' motto, "We Build, We Fight." Their efforts were vital in establishing a strong foundation for subsequent operations in the Pacific Theater.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-26T09:32:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: naval personnel, maritime, construction, infrastructure, torres
Theme: conflicts & wars, maritime, militaria, history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1943
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
