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Torch bites into the 2,196-ton ship during demolition
Torch bites into the 2,196-ton ship during demolition

Torch bites into the 2,196-ton ship during demolition

Date9/6/1961
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  • Torch bites into the 2,196-ton ship during demolition
  • Torch bites into the 2;196-ton ship during demolition. Various things caused its death - lack of liquor license; short season; could hold only 15 cars.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Torch bites into the 2;196-ton ship during demolition. Various things caused its death - lack of liquor license; short season; could hold only 15 cars.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0014161F
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