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olymenakos, president of hausted Greek divers are nd a 10-inch, gold-plated cross thrown into the water
olymenakos, president of hausted Greek divers are nd a 10-inch, gold-plated cross thrown into the water

olymenakos, president of hausted Greek divers are nd a 10-inch, gold-plated cross thrown into the water

Date9/12/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: olymenakos; president of hausted Greek divers are nd a 10-inch; gold-plated cross thrown into the water. In the ceremony; the swimmer who retrieves the crucifix receives a replica. Unfortunately; the cross was lost in weeds and a police scuba diver had to be called to the rescue. [Incomplete]
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013202F
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