Al Bullock
Highlighted by an area of flame, smoke spreads a choking curtain over the stern of the carrier. Behind the pall scores of courageous men risked their lives as they exerted every effort to save their ship.

Highlighted by an area of flame, smoke spreads a choking curtain over the stern of the carrier.  Behind the pall scores of courageous men risked their lives as they exerted every effort to save their ship.
Highlighted by an area of flame, smoke spreads a choking curtain over the stern of the carrier. Behind the pall scores of courageous men risked their lives as they exerted every effort to save their ship.
ArtistAmerican, 1923–2019
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Highlighted by an area of flame, smoke spreads a choking curtain over the stern of the carrier. Behind the pall scores of courageous men risked their lives as they exerted every effort to save their ship.
DateMarch 19, 1945
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 7 9/16 × 9 3/8 in. (19.2 × 23.8 cm)
Sheet: 8 1/8 × 9 15/16 in. (20.6 × 25.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Will Michels in honor of Brooke Barclay
Object number2022.641.11
Non exposé

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Department
Photography
Object Type
Provenance[Annapolis Maritime Antiques
, Annapolis, MD]; purchased by Will Michels, Houston; given to MFAH, 2022.

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