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Henrietta Groundwater Smallpox Treatment (EM10)
Henrietta Groundwater describing nineteenth century cure for smallpox. Recorded c 1960-1975.
MV Sigurd Arriving Rousay And Sounding Bell (EM15)
This is the sound of her arriving at Rousay pier and includes the ships bell c1960-1975.
MV Sigurd Captain And Wind And Sea (EM17)
This recording was made on the bridge and you can hear the Captain's orders c1960-1975.
MV Sigurd Engine Stoked (EM11)
This is the sound of the stoker's shovel recorded c 1960-1975.
MV Sigurd Cow Hollering In Hold (EM14)
Animals were winched on and off the deck using a steam crane. This sound was recorded c1960-1975.
MV Sigurd Engine Sounds (EM12)
This is the sound of her engine recorded c 1960-1975.
Sound Of Ba’ (EM4)
Ba' Noises - excited voices of people as the Kirkwall Ba' Game is being played.
MV Sigurd Wind, Rigging And Sea Sounds (EM13)
This is the sound of the wind, rigging and sea aboard recorded c1960-1975.