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Old 18 July 2012, 19:24   #1
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Where not to drop the Anchor
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Old 18 July 2012, 19:42   #2
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Yep those are my patrolling grounds. Installed by U53
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Yep those are my patrolling grounds. Installed by U53
Oddly enough, I nearly clipped the cable laying boat that was planting "Kelvin". It was my first run to Islay and there was very heavy fog.

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Am I right in thinking looking at that map, the rest of Europe appears to have to go via the UK if it wants to get to America?
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Am I right in thinking looking at that map, the rest of Europe appears to have to go via the UK if it wants to get to America?
Ah, time for revenge

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