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Lough Swilly provided shelter for the entire British Grand Fleet in autumn 1914. Kite balloons were used to spot German submarines and artillery guarded the mouth of the lough.

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Thu 27 Feb 2014 23:50
麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster

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  • Thu 27 Feb 2014 11:55
    麻豆社 Radio Ulster & 麻豆社 Radio Foyle
  • Thu 27 Feb 2014 23:50
    麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster