June 1967
The ZIM Ship Dolphin Passes the Straits of Tiran
Historical context
In June 1967, the ZIM ship Dolphin passed through the Straits of Tiran on the way to Eilat.
Archive record
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- Date
- June 1967
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In June 1967, the ZIM ship Dolphin passed through the Straits of Tiran toward Eilat. The Israel Film Archive calls it the first Israeli ship to do so after Egypt closed the straits, and says the passage came 20 days after that closure. An Israeli naval boat escorted the ship.
Prime Minister Levi Eshkol recorded that Egypt announced the closing on the morning of 23 May.
Research trail
Sources and further reading
- First Israeli Ship Passes Through the Straits of Tiran After the Six-Day War · Israel Film Archive · Jerusalem Cinematheque View source
- Prime Minister Eshkol Reviews the Six-Day War · Jewish Virtual Library · Jewish Virtual Library View source
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