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Galtex Pilot Boat transferring pilot

published on 16 June 2023 - 90 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Trent Beaumont". Originally published on 2023-06-10.

Time for shift change. Captain Henry transferring from Pilot boat Texas City to Pilot boat Texas. Turn the sound up towards the end and hear those twin V12 Cummins sing!
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