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Grimly engrossed in their task, these two sailors are preparing to let out the paravane with the mine-sweeping cables attached to it. It seems to be hard work
Grimly engrossed in their task, these two sailors are preparing to let out the paravane with the mine-sweeping cables attached to it. It seems to be hard work

Grimly engrossed in their task, these two sailors are preparing to let out the paravane with the mine-sweeping cables attached to it. It seems to be hard work

Date7/18/1941
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Original Toronto Star caption: Grimly engrossed in their task; these two sailors are preparing to let out the paravane with the mine-sweeping cables attached to it. It seems to be hard work.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0010416F
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