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MS095801_001.mp3
Interview with Bill Fleming, Aberdeen Harbour worker during the 1950s and 1960s
MS095801_001.mp3

Interview with Bill Fleming, Aberdeen Harbour worker during the 1950s and 1960s

Date27/06/2010
Object NameOral History
Mediumdigital file (.wav)
ClassificationsLife and Work at Sea
DimensionsDuration: 7 min, 18 sec
AcquisitionPresented in 2019 by Sarah Fleming.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (Archives, Gallery & Museums Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095801.1
About MeBill Fleming served as Coxwain aboard the Aberdeen Harbour pilot cutter for 20 years during 1950’s and 1960’s.

This interview provides a direct insight to the workings of the harbour from someone who was performing the operations on a daily basis. It details the various incidents associated with the pilot boat and navigating into the channel, and lifesaving incidents.
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