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Ships trapped in Suez Canal, Six-Day War
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Ships trapped in Suez Canal, Six-Day War
Fifteen ships trapped in the Suez Canal as a result of the Six-Day War (5-10 June 1967) between Israel and Egypt. Although the war was short, the Canal was blocked at both ends and the ships were trapped in the Great Bitter Lake section between 1967 and 1975. The ships were nicknamed the Yellow Fleet because of the desert sand which covered them as time went on. Crew members of different nationalities got together to provide mutual support, organising social events, sporting competitions, film screenings, church services, etc. Seen here is a crew member carrying out maintenance on the deck of a ship, with other ships in the distance. Date: 1970s
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Bitter Blocked Canal Crew Days Deck Israel Maintenance Sailor Sailors Stranded Suez Trapped Fleet
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