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Image Not Available for In dense fog, the lookout uses a megaphone to give passing ships latest instructions, as the bargees cannot see the light signals.
In dense fog, the lookout uses a megaphone to give passing ships latest instructions, as the bargees cannot see the light signals.
Image Not Available for In dense fog, the lookout uses a megaphone to give passing ships latest instructions, as the bargees cannot see the light signals.

In dense fog, the lookout uses a megaphone to give passing ships latest instructions, as the bargees cannot see the light signals.

Creator Eric Borchert (German, c.1900 - 1942)
Datec. 1933
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.4 x 18 cm (9 5/8 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/5317
LocationNot currently on display

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