Salvage Work in the Suez Canal

Salvage work in the Suez Canal is proceeding at a normal rate. A temporary channel for the transit of ships up to 10,000 tons should be opened early in March, and the Canal should be cleared of all its obstructions in May, as anticipated by General Wheeler (US), who organized and supervises the clearance operation for the UN.
A view of the ""Paul Solente"" before it was re-floated, as only the superstructures were showing above the waters of the canal.