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Christmas Eve Voyages turn into a harrowing ordeal

Christmas Eve Voyages turn into a harrowing ordeal

by andrew | Dec 26, 2024 | Christmas memories, Dunmore East, Fishing Heritage, Lifeboats, Shipwrecks

Commercial fishing and seafaring are challenging occupations. Although creature comforts have improved, forecasting is much better, and rescue services are more proficient, accidents still occur. This Christmas blog looks at a different era, two very different...

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