Restoration of Dunkirk little ship Lady Sylvia
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Restoration of Dunkirk little ship Lady Sylvia
Image: © Ian Calderwood Taken: 21 May 2017
The Lady Sylvia started life as the Sylvia in 1930. She was based in Ramsgate in 1940 when she was involved in the evacuation from Dunkirk. She survived strafing and being set on fire to make two successful trips to the beaches.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.89228
Longitude
-1.238797