US Merchant Vessel Mayaguez Seized

Creator

Preview

Identifier

35160004316189

Creation Date

5-13-1975

Subject—Places

Vietnam; Cambodia

Subject—Topics

Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Cambodia

Description

Washington: The Mayaguez (shown in recent file photo), an unarmed American merchant vessel, was seized 5/12 under fire by a Cambodian naval vessel in international waters in the Gulf of Siam. Pres. Ford termed it 'an act of piracy' and warned of 'serious consequences' unless the ship is promptly released.

Format

BW Photograph, 8.5" x 11"

Source

United Press International

Series

Cambodia