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Norwegian sailor rushed to hospital after falling into Montrose harbour
A Norwegian sailor was rushed to hospital after being pulled out of Montrose harbour by his crewmates. (...)
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Dundee's grand old lady of the sea moves into the 21st century
The Unicorn is making waves online with the launch of an internet booking system. (...)
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Fife maritime archaeologist strikes it rich with SS Gairsoppa discovery
A Fife maritime archaeologist played a leading role in the discovery of a wreck containing the largest haul of precious metal discovered at sea. (...)
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Tall ship trip a career highlight for Kinghorn RNLI member Melanie
A Kinghorn RNLI lifeboat crew member has returned from the trip of a lifetime on a tall ship. (...)
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HMS Montrose's captain and crew praise Angus support after Somali tour
The commanding officer of pirate-fighting HMS Montrose has praised the support of the Angus community during their action-packed deployment. (...)
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Princess Anne visit a royal seal of approval for Frigate Unicorn
The importance of Dundee's Frigate Unicorn as a former naval warship has been recognised by the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN). (...)
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Endurance whisky slip hid Dundee's role in Ernest Shackleton expedition
A 104-year-old hangover has accidentally frozen out Dundee's role in an early Antarctic expedition by Ernest Shackleton. (...)
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Pupils sing 'happy birthday' to Dundee's famous Unicorn
Dundee's grand old lady of the sea celebrated her 187th birthday on Thursday. (...)
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RNLI volunteer seeking support for tall ship adventure
A Kinghorn RNLI lifeboat crew member is about to embark on the trip of a lifetime on a tall ship. (...)
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DFDS Seaway's figures add to Fife ferry frustration
Fife politicians have united to press for a rethink over the Rosyth passenger ferry following an announcement that thousands of continental travellers are now arriving in Newcastle — and heading straight to Scotland. (...)
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Dunfermline man suing cruise liner firm he blames for wife's death
A Dunfermline taxi driver is suing a cruise liner company following his wife's death, claiming that the ship should not have sailed in a storm that he believes ultimately led to her death. (...)
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HMS Montrose returns from NATO anti-piracy mission
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose — named after and with close affiliations to the Angus town — has completed a successful five months as the scourge of Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. (...)
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Unprotected sections of Frigate Unicorn to be overhauled
Essential weatherproofing work on Dundee's Frigate Unicorn is under way. (...)
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Study into seal deaths points to ships' propellers
A spate of mysterious seal deaths is being blamed on boats rather than sharks. (...)
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Dundee's destroyer HMS Duncan is launched
A £1 billion warship named after Dundee's naval hero Admiral Adam Duncan has been launched on the Clyde. (...)
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Unicorn Preservation Society sees waterfront future for frigate
The proposed V&A museum may not be the only major visitor attraction to grace Dundee's central waterfront as efforts are under way to move the Unicorn to the prestigious site to celebrate the city's world-beating maritime heritage. (...)
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Saving Robinson Crusoe's island
Robinson Crusoe Island — formerly Isla Mas a Tierra — was where Fife sailor Alexander Selkirk survived in solitude for more than four years, inspiring Daniel Defoe to write his famous novel. Earlier this year the island was struck by a tsunami that swept away the island's only school. Now those near Selkirk's hometown of Lower Largo are being urged to contribute to the rebuilding effort. (...)
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Luxury cruise ship stops off at Montrose
Montrose harbour has not welcomed many cruise ships in its time but this week it provided a haven for a stylish visitor — the Harmony 11. (...)
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The tale of Sadie and Lily revealed
A figurehead that graced the prow of a Montrose-built ship more than 130 years ago may find its way back to its home port. (...)
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Coastguard saves boatload of SeaGals from collision
Four female sailors aboard an ocean-going rowing boat had a brush with death at the weekend when they lay at anchor off the coast of Fife. (...)
