Northern Child of St Peter Port - Northern Child daily log 23rd November 2008

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Northern Child of St Peter Port - daily log 24th November

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Northern Child of St Peter Port - daily log 25th November

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Northern Child of St Peter Port - daily log 26th November

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Northern Child of St Peter Port - daily log 27th November

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