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South Wick

A bay on the east coast of the island of Papa Westray, South Wick is formed between the latter and the much smaller island of Holm of Papa. Its northern entrance is almost closed by the rocky headland of Surhoose Taing. The bay provides a sheltered anchorage with a pier.


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