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On the reef

15 October 1939: The ship was not in immediate danger, but was stuck on the rocky reef on Whitemill Point. The crew was safe and unharmed and remained onboard to try and refloat their vessel.  Early in the morning the day after the grounding, a Prize officer and a couple of crew rowed ashore toContinue reading “On the reef”

Posted byxmarksthespotnoJuly 31, 2025Posted inStoriesTags:history, maritime, orkney, wwiiLeave a comment on On the reef

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