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Ronan O'Rahilly, Radio Caroline founder who inspired UK pop and pirate radio, dies aged 79 | Music | The Guardian
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The pirate radio ship Mi Amigo, floating home of Radio Caroline, which sank in gale force winds in the Thames Estuary. The crew of four were all rescued with no injuries Stock
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Radio Caroline el barco que se utilizó para la estación de radio pirata en 1964 se estaba fondeado a cinco millas de la costa oriental en intern Fotografía de stock - Alamy
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Pirate radio pioneers Radio Caroline's legacy 40 years from shock Kent coast sinking - Mirror Online
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