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Big lifeboats The former Kirkwall lifeboat, Grace Paterson Ritchie (70-002) and the boat that often relieved her w...
Naming of the Stronsay lifeboat A Tom Kent picture. The Stronsay lifeboat being named John Ryburn on 28/9/09, at the Corn Slip
Lifeboat John Ryburn after the naming ceremony A Tom Kent picture. The John Ryburn heads off home after being named. Note the holes in the side of ...
Stronsay Lifeboat Station The John Ryburn at home in its shed at Lower Whitehall, east of the current ferry pier.
Remains of Stronsay Lifeboat Station Down at Lower Whitehall all that seems to remain of the lifeboat station is the ramp, with the shed ...
Kirkwall lifeboat, Grace Paterson Ritchie KIrkwall's long serving lifeboat on her way to meet her replacement. Any idea where she is now?
Scapa Pier in a gale A topical picture, given the southerly gales we are currently experiencing. Date estimated, on the b...
Sailing clubs' rescue boats Willie writes: 'A fleet of saftey boats at Kirkwall. Lena (Holm) Westray Boat and Tango (Kirkwall) ...
Centreboard start of Kirkwall Regatta Willie writes: 'A busy scene from the start of the allcomers in the Kirkwall regatta 2005. Sandy Fi...
Brian Kynoch's boat Willie writes: 'Brian Kynoch's Endevour in the 2005 Kirkwall Regatta Yacht race.'
George Ratter's boat Willie writes: 'George Ratter in Exile. Kirkwall 2005.'
Ian Richards in 'Francis' Willie writes: 'Ian Richards in the yole Francis at Kirkwall 2005'

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