Imjin River, Korea, 1951-10. A pontoon bridge, code name Pintail, across the Imjin River. The ...

Place Asia: Korea, Jamestown Line Area, Imjin River Area
Accession Number P02208.014
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film copy negative
Maker Shelton, Jeffrey James
Conflict Korea, 1950-1953
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Imjin River, Korea, 1951-10. A pontoon bridge, code name Pintail, across the Imjin River. The bridge consists of metal tracks laid over inflatable dinghies which are held in place by a series of cables (left) attached to two other cables stretching from one bank of the river to the other. These two cables are securely fastened at each end.