The U.S. icebreaker Bristol Bay opens a path through 18-inch-thick ice to Lake Erie

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The U.S. icebreaker Bristol Bay opens a path through 18-inch-thick ice to Lake Erie

Date3/24/1980

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Cooper, David (photographer)

Icebreakers (Ships) (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The U.S. icebreaker Bristol Bay opens a path through 18-inch-thick ice to Lake Erie.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0014241F

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