Northern Pacific stranded on Fire Island sand bar, Jan. 6, 1919. 2582 soldiers, mostly ambulatory wounded, were on board. They were safely evacuated using breeches buoy, surf boats, naval launches, and submarine chasers. No fatalities occurred. The transport signaled for help. George H. Lyon, the photographer. [111-SC-34303]

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