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Minesweeper Launch 1941

Minesweeper Launch. Group of workers and families gathered for first minesweeper launch in 1941 on the banks of the River Dart. Front row next to the lady with arms around boy is Mr Henry Darney, shipbuilder. Also front row further right, lady with coat open and hands in front beleived to be his wife. They relocated here for the duration.