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They're landlocked now, but sleek boats at the Coliseum show are making many sailors dream of summer breezes
They're landlocked now, but sleek boats at the Coliseum show are making many sailors dream of summer breezes

They're landlocked now, but sleek boats at the Coliseum show are making many sailors dream of summer breezes

Date1/13/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: They're landlocked now; but sleek boats at the Coliseum show are making many sailors dream of summer breezes.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0111764F
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