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HMS Excellent: Cadets, the diving tank, the zoo and some rather interesting mascots all feature in our look at the history of Whale Island.
The White Force hauls a gun out of the mud and on to Whale Island during the 'Great War' in June 1904. Picture: costen.co.ukThe White Force hauls a gun out of the mud and on to Whale Island during the 'Great War' in June 1904. Picture: costen.co.uk
The White Force hauls a gun out of the mud and on to Whale Island during the 'Great War' in June 1904. Picture: costen.co.uk

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Bayonet practice at Whale Island during the Second World War. The News PP5381Bayonet practice at Whale Island during the Second World War. The News PP5381
Bayonet practice at Whale Island during the Second World War. The News PP5381

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