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Although Not Part of the Little Ships Flotilla African Queen

Although not part of the Little Ships flotilla African Queen, the boat made famous by Humphrey Bogart in the film of the same name, attempted to make the passage to Dunkirk. She got into difficulties and had to be towed into Ramsgate by the station's Tyne class Kenneth Thelwall II. And, no, African Queen shouldn't be flying a Union Flag. (Photo Press Association).

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