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A yachtsman checks the mast of his sailing vessel at the Burlington Boating and Sailing Club. Burlington, Ontario
A yachtsman checks the mast of his sailing vessel at the Burlington Boating and Sailing Club. Burlington, Ontario

A yachtsman checks the mast of his sailing vessel at the Burlington Boating and Sailing Club. Burlington, Ontario

Date5/19/1982
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    Dimensions25.3 cm x 20.2 cm
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTS-1-GO-462A-BURLINGTON052
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