File:MulberryB - Piers.jpg

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Description

An aerial view of the pierhead and breakwater at the artificial 'Mulberry B Harbour' at Arromanches (Goosberry 3).

Original description: "Allied Harbour Mulberry B: This photo shows the roadways and spud pierheads of the West Pier, Central Pier and East Pier. The small dots beside the roadways are barges supporting a cable used to protect the piers from small craft. A partial view of the Blockships and PHOENIX is obtainable. The calm water in the harbour can again be noted."
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This photograph C 4626 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums.
Author Royal Air Force official photographer
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Camera location49° 21′ 09″ N, 0° 37′ 40″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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  2. It was published prior to 1974; or
  3. It is an artistic work other than a photograph or engraving (e.g. a painting) which was created prior to 1974.

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27 October 1944

49°21'9.000"N, 0°37'40.001"W

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