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Shipping crew on strike awaiting being taken to jail. 1952

9904-B17"Riviera (Liberia) crew, taken in by immigration September 27, 1952" (Crew members went on strike protesting conditions on the ship while it was berthed at Swan Island. The crew was jailed by immigration until they could be place on other ships. The ship was not able to leave for three months) Riveria crew awaiting transport to jail

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1952 3.25" x 4.25" original negative Swan Island labor strike arrested crew Liberia
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9904-B17"Riviera (Liberia) crew, taken in by immigration September 27, 1952" (Crew members went on strike protesting conditions on the ship while it was berthed at Swan Island. The crew was jailed by immigration until they could be place on other ships. The ship was not able to leave for three months) Riveria crew awaiting transport to jail