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Pilot boat docks at historic icebreaker


published on 9 June 2023 4 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "Dampf undDiesel". Originally published on 2023-06-08.
03.06.2023 Pilot boat docks at historic steam icebreaker Szczecin, for Kiel Canal Lock Brunsbüttel
Brunsbüttel, Germany
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