Korean War, 1950-1953

Crew members of the USS Manchester sort a new supply of ammunition on the deck from the USS Paricutin. All are unidentified.

Remains of artillery belonging to Russian and North Korean forces and fortifications on Sin Do Island in Wonsan Harbor, Korea are investigated by United Nations forces.

USS Manchester main battery fires its cannons, destroying Communist installations in Korea.

The USS Manchester's helicopter, nicknamed "Clementine," takes off from the Manchester's deck.

During a blizzard night the Thailand Corvette Prasae grounded on North Korea's eastern coast in enemy territory about 200 yards offshore.

Republic of Korea Marines gather around bonfires while on the snow covered beach of Sin Do Island, Korea in Wonsan Harbor.

Petty officers receive their certificates during a ceremony on the deck of the USS Manchester. A cease fire was held long enough for the ceremony to take place in Wonsan Harbor, Korea. All are unidentified.

Communist forces planned to terminate the siege of Wonsan Harbor by using mine-laying sampans to destroy ships occupying the harbor. This sampan was discovered in an attempt to mine the ships.

This is a photograph of the bridge of the USS Manchester, as seen from the deck.

Crew members of the USS Manchester inspect sampans brought on board the Manchester. Sampans were unsuccessfully used as floating mines in Wonsan Harbor, Korea. Original caption: Note installation of additional thwarts of new wood spaced for size of enemy in use plus securing lines for mines.