ship/boat/barge

A GIs and civilians play at the waterside, likely in Florida, during WWII. Note U. S. Army boats #J-2361 & #T-171.

Ships in the port of Ceylon during WWII.

Nude men bathing on transport ship home from CBI to US after WWII.

Man with microphone in gun emplacement on transport ship home from CBI to US after WWII.

Man with microphone in gun emplacement on transport ship home from CBI to US after WWII.

Boat 'Icaros", #H211, aground on the sandy shore in India. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.

Boat 'Icaros" aground on the sandy shore in India. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.

Boat with sails on a river in India. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.

Boats with sails underway in India. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.

Fancy buildings alongside a river. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.