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Kirkwall Harbour 2 of 5
Again this picture was taken approximately in 1955. The back of the print says, This is the St Clement backing out, and the other boat is one of the coal boats which supply Kirkwall coming in.
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I suspect the ship closest to camera is an Aberdeen trawler not a coal boat.
Added by W Watters on 05 March 2021
Aberdeen trawler 'Ythan Braes' A744 approaching pier, according to Gary Nicolson - see another photo in this series, 28764, for his reference.
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Added by Bruce Gorie on 29 March 2025
Kirkwall
