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 are two crew members in a cabin, having a coffee break
Picture No
11040006
Media ID
46648909
Size
2100px x 1500px
(353KB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
Source
Photograph by David Lewis Hodgson
Date
1970s
