Egypt: Minesweeping In The Suez Canal

Record ID: 2226

  • Title: Egypt: Minesweeping In The Suez Canal
  • Date: 1st June 1974
  • Summary: For the first time in years, British, US and French warships and aircraft entered the Suez canal, closed ever since the Arab- Israeli war of June, 1967, to begin the gigantic task of sweeping it clear of mines and underwater obstacles. The canal had been the no-man's land dividing Egyptian and Israeli forces but after the withdrawal of troops early this year, agreement was reached to allow naval experts to clear the canal as a prelude to re-opening. NOTE: Date is approximate. This clip may contain footage from multiple events; exact date or dates may be unknown.
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  • Location: EGYPT SUEZ CANAL
  • Reuters ID: LDL0010RND1Q7
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3
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