USS Owl enters Cherbourg harbour

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Ocean going tug USS Owl was the first Allied vessel to enter Cherbourg harbour following its liberation from the Germans. USS Owl was assigned to the Mulberry harbours and was used to tow supply barges such as the Rhino barge seen behind her here.

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