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In Hong Kong harbor: Freighter addicts are willing to pay $5,000 to $7,000 for a trip that can last 7 months - but a luxury cruise can cost double or three times that
In Hong Kong harbor: Freighter addicts are willing to pay $5,000 to $7,000 for a trip that can last 7 months - but a luxury cruise can cost double or three times that

In Hong Kong harbor: Freighter addicts are willing to pay $5,000 to $7,000 for a trip that can last 7 months - but a luxury cruise can cost double or three times that

Date4/1/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: In Hong Kong harbor: Freighter addicts are willing to pay $5;000 to $7;000 for a trip that can last 7 months - but a luxury cruise can cost double or three times that.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117465F
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