View of Looe Island

View of Looe Island

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View of Looe Island

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Location: Looe, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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October 24, 2023

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Looe Island is a marine nature reserve and the water surrounding it is teeming with wildlife. It is said that Jesus visited the island with his uncle, Joseph of Arimathea. It's nickname St George arose after it was said to have been mistaken for an allied ship during WW2 and bombed. Henceforth being known as HMS St George.

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