Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage and legacy

Volume Four - An Era of Change, Uncertainty, Depression & War - Activity at the dock during World War II . . .

1943-4 - A view of the stern of LST US-10 with the bows of US-218 and US-209 visible.

1943-1944 - A view of the stern of LST US-10 with the bows of US-218 and US-209 visible. In the airspace above is a barrage balloon. LST-10 was redesignated ARL-1 and named 'Achelous' (q.v.) on 13 January 1943. [640]

The original photograph is held at the archive of the National Museum of Wales. [Museum item number : 1999.169/18] [629] [20180402] The enlargement has been colourised.