Detail Artifact

Pontoon Bridge and Ferry Across Canal
Photograph
World War 2
Smaller foot bridge has been completed using inflatable rafts while heavier equipment is being ferried across.
Probably Authentic
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Related Facts
The word "pontoon" is derived from the Old French "ponton", from Latin ponto (i.e. "ferryboat"), and pons (i.e. "bridge"). Pontoon Bridge