Salvaging of Sixola at Pier No. 9, Hoboken, Sixola caught fire on February 23, 1919, while loaded with a million dollar beef cargo for France. A large derrick barge is seen assisting in the salvage operation. This photograph was taken by CPL. L. Thomas on June 30, 1949.

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