bmmheadHMS Manchester's Final Day - 17th February 2011

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manch2 Leaving the harbour on a families day   manch3 Opposite the Round tower   manch4 Off into the morning sun
 
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Returning with the tugs giving a water cannon salute  
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Passing the Round Tower  
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Well wishers on the Round Tower - the families were onboard!
 
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Water cannon salute
 
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Into the history books - poignancy added by the ship graveyard in the background!