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Radio Seagull special event

In the last week of August 2024 Radio Seagull in Harlingen, NL, marked the decision of 31 August 1974 by the Netherlands government to shut down the remaining Dutch ship-based radio stations. That day Radio North Sea Intl, Radio Veronika and Radio Atlanta fell silent.

Many of the regular LV18 DJs were on board the LV8 Jenni Baynton in Harlingen Harbour, NL, marking the 50 year anniversary of an important but sad event in Dutch radio history. This special broadcast on Radio Seagull concluded 6am (BST) Saturday 31 August.

Radio Mi Amigo relayed the overnight Radio Seagull shows via this site.

Mandy Marton, on LV8, said: “Two super Radio lightships, LV8 Radio Seagull & LV18 Mi Amigo are united together commemorating 50 years since the the day the music died, we’re continuing the good old days by Rocking the boat and the airwaves! ❤

www.radioseagull.com

Photo by Mandy Marton of the Jenni Baynton bow and Harlingen harbour
Mandy Marton on board LV8 Jenni Baynton
Mandy in one of the LV8 studios
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The Pirates

14 August 1967 – a special show

At 2100 tonight – 14 August 2024 – we are playing a special two hour show produced by Duke Anthony in 2022. Duke covers the start of the pirates in 1964 and the events leading to 14 August 1967, featuring Radio Caroline and Radio London.

Listen here at 2100 and at 0300 15/8/2024 to hear this show. All times are BST (GMT+1)

On 11 August 2024 we received a call from Johnnie Walker during a live show with Keith Skues. That call is available here!

Duke Anthony on board the LV18 11 August 2024

Six months ago the LV18 was subject to an arson attack, causing £250,000 of damage. Donations are being sought to support the full restoration of this historic vessel. Johnnie Walker is the patron of the charity that owns the LV18.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lv18-restoration-fund