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Kirkwall lifeboat

May 4, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Officially established in 1972 ,the Kirkwall lifeboat station is a relatively recent addition to Scotland’s coastal rescue services. The first 30+ years have seen long and arduous rescues carried … [Read more...]

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Kirkwall lifeboat

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