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1947 Press Photo New York Belgian Freighter Stapelop Chlorine Fumes NYC

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POLICE EMERGENCY SQUAD WORKS OVER SOME OF THE EIGHT MEN WHO WERE OVERCOME BY WHAT WERE BELIEVED TO BE CHLORINE FUMES IN THE HOLD OF THE BELGIAN FREIGHTER STAPELOP. THREE OF THE STRICKEN MEN WERE HOSPITALIZED. THE STABELOP A 10,000 TON SHIP IS SCHEDULED TO SAIL ON FRIDAY. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 09-02-1947.

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