Caption: "Dredge and sandsucker in operation on the river bed at Bassons Docks in Bordeaux, France during World War One. The photograph, taken by Pvt. Beach on August 24, 1918, showcases the military activities involved in river maintenance. It was reviewed by censor, with the subject assigned number 23209."

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Size: 8411px × 5636px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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