| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 306591 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 8x10", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 8x10", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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US NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, BETHESDA, MARYLAND, USA. 1943-06-08. PHARMACIST'S MATE 2ND ...
Description
US NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, BETHESDA, MARYLAND, USA. 1943-06-08. PHARMACIST'S MATE 2ND CLASS JOSEPH N. SHAVER DEMONSTRATES DESALINISATION PROCEDURES DEVELOPED AT THE INSTITUTE FOR PERSONS ADRIFT IN LIFE RAFTS KNOWN AS THE PERMUTTI-NRMI METHOD. A BRIQUETTE IS DROPPED INTO A PLASTIC BAG CONTAINING SEA WATER AND AFTER KNEADING AND FILTERING PRODUCES POTABLE WATER. HERE THE DESALINATED WATER IS DRUNK FROM THE BAG. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).