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The Island Airport Ferry, the Maple City, usually churns back and forth across the 400-foot Western Gap, and bores Capt
The Island Airport Ferry, the Maple City, usually churns back and forth across the 400-foot Western Gap, and bores Capt

The Island Airport Ferry, the Maple City, usually churns back and forth across the 400-foot Western Gap, and bores Capt

Date2/28/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Island Airport Ferry; the Maple City; usually churns back and forth across the 400-foot Western Gap; and bores Capt. Ali Bakir; who was at sea for 23 years; more than half of that is a pilot guiding ships through the Suez Canal. He's happiest in rough weather; when he can manoeuvre.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0014145F
      The last day--the last run, On the chilly last day of 1963, Island Airport ferry operator George Bentley makes his last run across the 400-yard Western Gap
      The last day--the last run, On the chilly last day of 1963, Island Airport ferry operator George Bentley makes his last run across the 400-yard Western Gap
      Teskey, Frank
      n.d.
      Toronto Island Airport Ferry, Western Gap, looking south to airport
      Toronto Island Airport Ferry, Western Gap, looking south to airport
      Salmon, James V. (James Victor)
      1954
      Looking northeast from Toronto Island Airport ferry in Western gap
      Looking northeast from Toronto Island Airport ferry in Western gap
      Salmon, James V. (James Victor)
      1953
      Her love affairs may have been downers but they're all grist for the best-selling historical romances Joy Carroll churns out. She writes from 8 a.m. t(...)
      Her love affairs may have been downers but they're all grist for the best-selling historical romances Joy Carroll churns out. She writes from 8 a.m. t(...)
      McConnell, Colin
      6/13/1980
      Nearly hitting rope separating the lanes, Nancy Garapick of Halifax churns way to victory in 100-meter backstroke event of Canadian winter swimming ch(...)
      Nearly hitting rope separating the lanes, Nancy Garapick of Halifax churns way to victory in 100-meter backstroke event of Canadian winter swimming ch(...)
      Garapick, Nancy, 1961-
      2/5/1976
      Friend or foe? Jim Christoff isn't too sure which is which as he churns through the mud at Birchmount Stadium yesterday as he helped his Midland team (...)
      Friend or foe? Jim Christoff isn't too sure which is which as he churns through the mud at Birchmount Stadium yesterday as he helped his Midland team (...)
      Bezant, Graham
      11/11/1972
      The Captain of the ferry Maple City, which shuttles back and forth between Bathurst St
      The Captain of the ferry Maple City, which shuttles back and forth between Bathurst St
      Goode, Jeff
      7/25/1972
      Lake Ontario beauty sails past, Under full sail, the 60-foot brigantine Playfair passes Toronto Island's Western Gap with 25 students aboard. The twin(...)
      Lake Ontario beauty sails past, Under full sail, the 60-foot brigantine Playfair passes Toronto Island's Western Gap with 25 students aboard. The twin(...)
      Loek, Dick
      6/10/1975
      Western Gap, looking south to Toronto Island airport
      Western Gap, looking south to Toronto Island airport
      Salmon, James V. (James Victor)
      1953-06
      Image shows a few grain elevators by the lake.
      New grain elevators reared at waterfront: Toronto's two new grain elevators; as seen looking from western gap across the Bay toward Fleet St. and city. Royal York hotel in background.
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      n.d.
      Newest Jets haul more cargo. Air Canada is tired of flying all those empty seats in its jumbo jets back and forth across the Atlantic. The latest Boei(...)
      Newest Jets haul more cargo. Air Canada is tired of flying all those empty seats in its jumbo jets back and forth across the Atlantic. The latest Boei(...)
      Mahler, John
      10/6/1975
      Image shows a few cabins with a part of the factory behind them.
      Bluebell, paddle steamer (Island ferry), cabins, after having been removed during conversion into scow at City Marine Yards, foot of Rees St., Toronto
      Bluebell (Ship)
      2/15/1957