"Transport Northern Pacific on Fire Island sand bar during World War One. The ship was carrying 2582 returned soldiers, mostly ambulatory wounded. The men were safely removed using breeches buoy, surf boats, naval launches, and submarine chasers. No lives were lost. Seen on the beach during the rescue work."

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