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Modern-Day Dunkirk Little Ships: Preserving a Maritime Legacy

The Dunkirk Little Ships are more than just old boats; they’re living reminders of one of World War II's most remarkable stories. Royston Leonard / mediadrumworld In 1940, these small, mostly privately owned vessels played a key role in the Dunkirk Evacuation, helping to ferry thousands of British and Allied soldiers to safety from the beaches of Dunkirk, France. Today, these boats aren’t only celebrated for their historical importance, but they’re still very much part of mod

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May 8, 20253 min read