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"Tim W" schreef in bericht
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On 03/03/2012 12:24, joevan wrote:
Preparations are being made to take the oldest surviving clipper ship
in the world, the City of Adelaide, to Australia, following a decision
by the Scottish Government.

The Australian's interest in the City of Adelaide is her historically
important role in carrying emigrants to a new life in the country in a
series of 29 regular voyages.

Not everybody is happy about it:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-17174721
http://www.cityofadelaide1864.co.uk

I can understand both options, its for many people very emotional.
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