H71.132.2S

photograph. Description: 185 Photographs,about the San Francisco Port of Embarkation and the Oakland Army Base, From 1920.Mostly 1960's and 1970's. U.S. Army photograph. Oakland Army Terminal ships house trailers across Pacific. Trailer lifted from flatcar at Pier 7 and swung aboard ship for deck-loading. Note bridle type cargo handling gear that prevents pressure on trailer sides. Trailer dimensions: Length 55ft.; width 12 ft.; height 10 ft.; weight 11,000 pounds. They have three bedrooms, are air conditioned and electrically equipped. 8 Jan 62.
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