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1963 Press Photo Italian freighter Glove rams Toulouse Street wharf - now06675

1963 Press Photo Italian freighter Glove rams Toulouse Street wharf - now06675

The Italian freighter Glove smashed its bow into the Toulouse Street wharf in New Orleans last night after it lost power and collided with a fire boat. Dock board officials said the 8,600-ton vessel, loaded with grain, cut a 40-foot swath through the dock, smashing parked cars and pilings.

Photo is dated 1963.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.
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1963 Press Photo Italian freighter Glove rams Toulouse Street wharf - now06675

$19.99

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The Italian freighter Glove smashed its bow into the Toulouse Street wharf in New Orleans last night after it lost power and collided with a fire boat. Dock board officials said the 8,600-ton vessel, loaded with grain, cut a 40-foot swath through the dock, smashing parked cars and pilings.

Photo is dated 1963.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.