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Hauling in the Paravane, a device used in sweeping the vital shipping channels clear of destructive enemy mines, slicker-clad sailors aboard a mineswe(...)
Hauling in the Paravane, a device used in sweeping the vital shipping channels clear of destructive enemy mines, slicker-clad sailors aboard a mineswe(...)

Hauling in the Paravane, a device used in sweeping the vital shipping channels clear of destructive enemy mines, slicker-clad sailors aboard a mineswe(...)

Date7/26/1941
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  • Hauling in the Paravane, a device used in sweeping the vital shipping channels clear of destructive enemy mines, slicker-clad sailors aboard a mineswe(...)
  • Hauling in the Paravane; a device used in sweeping the vital shipping channels clear of destructive enemy mines; slicker-clad sailors aboard a minesweeper of the Royal Canadian Navy berth the heavy defence weapon after use. Dreaded mines rise to the surface when the paravane cuts their cables. Once spotted they are soon set off by gunfire directed at them.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hauling in the Paravane; a device used in sweeping the vital shipping channels clear of destructive enemy mines; slicker-clad sailors aboard a minesweeper of the Royal Canadian Navy berth the heavy defence weapon after use. Dreaded mines rise to the surface when the paravane cuts their cables. Once spotted they are soon set off by gunfire directed at them.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010417F
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