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A relic of the Spanish Main
A relic of the Spanish Main

A relic of the Spanish Main

Date2/15/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: A relic of the Spanish Main: El Morro; the old fort on the ocean's shore in San Juan; offers tourists a glimpse of life back when galleons full of gold sailed the offshore waters and English pirates were a constant threat.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0118064F
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