Torch bites into the 2,196-ton ship during demolition

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Torch bites into the 2,196-ton ship during demolition

Date9/6/1961

Names

James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Torch bites into the 2;196-ton ship during demolition. Various things caused its death - lack of liquor license; short season; could hold only 15 cars.

Subject

Ships

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0014161F

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