Damage caused by a 230-1b bomb dropped from 2,000 feet on the center of a track embankment. The crater is 22 feet in diameter and 9 feet deep, displacing 80 cubic yards of earth. Both rails are broken and 13 ties are missing. Photograph taken on Jan 19, 1918. Note: For official use only.

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