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Shipwreck Alacrity

Second World War (1939-1945)

Hariko

Papua New Guinea Northern Province Hariko

Shipwreck Alacrity #1

This Allied twin-masted schooner was sunk during a Japanes air raid on 16 November 1942.

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Text: Kaj Metz
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Pacific Wrecks

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