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Spectators on the quay at Penzance are watching the Scillonian II being prepared for her maiden voyage to the Isles of Scilly on 17 November 1955. Many of these were Scillonians who made the special trip from Southampton to Penzance.

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Sailing in Mount's Bay

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A publicity stunt by 'Teddy' Cain for the film showing at the Ritz

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Diver about to descend from a diving boat

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Sailing boats outside Penzance harbour

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Redwing sailing boats and the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable in Mount's Bay

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HMS Warspite being towed between Prussia Cove and Hogus Rocks. The tug boats are "Brahman" (front) and "Englishman"(rear)

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HMS Warspite aground near Prussia Cove in April 1947

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HMS Warspite aground at Prussia Cove, April 1947

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The Serenity aground off Lelant, January 1957

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Pilchard Drive

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The archway leading to the Rose Garden at the former West Cornwall School, St Clare, Penzance.

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A tropical area of the grounds of York House when it was the West Cornwall School

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The grounds of the former West Cornwall School

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The dining hall at York House, West Cornwall School, Penzance

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Scillonian II preparing to leave Penzance on her maiden voyage.

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Passengers on board the Scillonian II, about to leave Penzance on her maiden voyage to the Isles of Scilly on 17 November 1955

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HMS Warspite being towed between Prussia Cove and Hogus Rocks. The tug boats are "Brahman" (front) and "Englishman"(rear).

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