Category Archives: Frank Talarico

IRON MEN IN WOODEN BOATS

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

Iron Men In Wooden Boats the “History of Small Boat Minesweeping” was something I wanted to document for posterity, so that my shipmates would not be relegated to the “dustbin of history”. In planning my book I have not found … Continue reading →

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USN Magnetic Minesweeping in Wonsan, North Korea 1952

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

USN Magnetic Minesweeping Wonsan North Korea 1952 This video shows Mine Sweeping Boat Division ONE launching Four LCVP Magnetic Minesweepers from the USS Cabildo LSD-16 in April 1952. MSB-1 had a variety of boats, including modified USN Motor Launches (40′ … Continue reading →

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