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Mr. Dan O'Brien (with spectacles), a Land Commission official, astern in a 'naomhóg' (Blasket canoe),  on 17 November 1953. He was in charge of the transfer to the mainland  of Dún Chaoin of the remaining Blasket people, on 17 November 1953, the 'official' day for the evacuation. The crew of the 'naomhóg' comprised of  Seáinín Mhicil Ó Súilleabháin, Seán Mhaidhc Léan Ó Guithín and Seán Sheáin Í  Chearnaigh.<br />
Photo: MacMonagle
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