Korean War, 1950-1953

The blackened guns of the USS Manchester are in the foreground. In the distance, a fuel dump that was hit by the Manchester's bombardment burns. In the center is a small island of Hwangt'o Do. The photograph is part of an album entitled "Pictures by R. Admiral Lewis Parks. USS Manchester."

A side view of the HMTS Prasae (ship) after she ran aground on the Korean coast during a United Nations operation. Original caption: Side of HMTS Prasae with Siamese sailor on fantail jamming 20 mm gun.

This is a front view of the HMTS Prasae, a Thai ship that was grounded on the Korean coast during a blizzard. The Prasae was participating in a United Nations operation when she ran aground. In the background can be seen the USS Comstock and USS Saderling, also United Nations ships.

Crewmen from the Thai ship HMTS Prasae stand guard while awaiting rescue after their ship ran aground on the Korean coast during a blizzard. The Prasae was taking part in a United Nations operation.

Two unidentified United States sailors unwrap blankets brought to stranded sailors from Thailand. In the background, their ship, the HMTS Prasae can be seen where she grounded on the Korean coast during a blizzard. The Prasae was part of a United Nations operation when she ran aground. Gunfire from the USS Manchester protected the stranded sailors and rescuers from enemy troops.

The Thailand Corvette HMTS Prasae as seen from the rear shows its relationship to the beach where it was grounded. Sailors involved in the rescue mission are seen in the left of the photograph. The Prasae ran aground while participating in a United Nations operation.

Two unidentified United States medics (center) inspect wounded Thai sailors in preparation for transport by helicopter to the USS Manchester. The Thai sailors were from the HMTS Prasae that ran aground on the Korean coast during a blizzard. The Prasae was participating in a United Nations operation. All are unidentified.

Three unidentified Thai crewmen of the ship HMTS Prasae stand guard during rescue operations. The Prasae, part of a United Nations operation, went aground on a Korean beach during a blizzard. Rescue operations were conducted by the USS Manchester using a helicopter borrowed from the USS Philippine Sea after the Manchester's helicopter crashed.

Radioman "Kelly" Havard (far right) helps distribute foul weather gear to stranded Thai sailors from the HMTS Prasae. The gear was delivered by a helicopter from the USS Philippine Sea, seen in the background, piloted by Chief Aviator D. W. Thorin. All others are unidentified.

The Thailand ship Corvette HMTS Prasae, seen from the rear, shows its relationship to the beach where it was grounded. Sailors involved in the rescue mission are seen in the left of the photograph. The ship ran aground in Korea during an United Nations military exercise and the crewmen were rescued by the United States Navy.