Plans to restore historic trawler from the ‘Great War’ rusting in South Georgia

Wednesday, June 19th 2013 - 23:33 UTC

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An historic trawler, originally from the city of Hull could be returned to the city as part of commemorations to mark the centenary of the First World War. The ‘Viola’, which is currently rusting in South Georgia, is the last remaining boat of its kind to have fought in what was known as the “Great War”. Read full article

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cornishair
I do hope they save this old ship! :) we've destroyed far to much of our maritime history already.
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