ldier securing depth charges on the Destroyer "Little" prior to dropping them into the Atlantic Ocean. These explosives were set to detonate at depths of 80 to 160 feet, and the ship had to maintain a minimum speed of 18 knots to avoid damaging itself. Date taken: October 25, 1918.

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