Wreck of the Alexandria off Scarboro bluffs, Aug

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Wreck of the Alexandria off Scarboro bluffs, Aug

Date11/18/1948

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Original Toronto Star caption: Wreck of the Alexandria off Scarboro bluffs; Aug. 3; 1915 is another of the late Wm. James' news photos. The ship's crew of 23 were brought ashore. Two of his sons; the late William H. James; Jr.; and Norman; Star photographer; followed in his footsteps. When the first cable car was run across Whirlpool Rapids; he took the photograph

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