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Description
The Greater Portland area, which includes the surrounding islands in Casco Bay, is home to many formerly used military forts. More prominent forts during the World War I era were Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth, Fort Preble in South Portland, Fort Levett on Cushings Island, and Fort Mckinley on Great Diamond Island. During World War I these forts were either partially or fully manned in preparation for potential air raid attacks from Europe.
Pictured here is a boat in Casco Bay transporting soldiers between the islands and the mainland.
About This Item
- Title: Boat in Casco Bay carrying World War I soldiers, ca. 1917
- Creation Date: circa 1917
- Subject Date: circa 1917
- Location: Casco Bay, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm
- Local Code: Coll. S-7474, Misc. Box 264/7
- Collection: Images of World War I military installations in Casco Bay, Maine
- Object Type: Image
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- Army Soldiers
- Homefront
- Military
- Military Service
- Stateside
- Uniforms
- Warfare
- Water Transportation
- WWI
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