York Dock on left in Belfast Harbour
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A former boss of a Belfast Harbour based shipping company has come out of retirement and gone back to work to help out during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ex-William Reid director Alan Dunlop made the decision to return after four employees decided to self-isolate.
The 67-year-old said: "William Reid battled through the worst imaginable trading circumstances.
For more on this story reports Belfast Telegraph here.
Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.
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