Altalena on Fire

Creator

Unknown

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Creation Date

6-22-1948

Abstract

The Irgun cargo ship Altalena after being shelled by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in the waters near Tel Aviv. Some dates in this collection are approximate.

Alt Text

A group of people gathered near a body of water, with smoke rising in the background. Several individuals are on bicycles, and some appear to be observing something off-frame.

Keywords

Altalena (Ship), Shipwrecks, Harbors

Extent

1 black-and-white photograph

Subject: geographic

Israel; Nemal Tel Aviv (Israel); Tel Aviv (Israel)

Media Type

Black-and-white photographs

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

J12-00001

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Altalena on Fire" (1948). Alicia Appleman-Jurman Photographs. Image 37.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/alicia_appleman_jurman/37