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Cruising: The H.M. Griffith, a 730-foot freighter, is entering the first lock on its trip from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. Boredom and isolation are fr(...)

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Cruising: The H.M. Griffith, a 730-foot freighter, is entering the first lock on its trip from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. Boredom and isolation are fr(...)

Date7/22/1983

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Bock, Tony (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Cruising: The H.M. Griffith; a 730-foot freighter; is entering the first lock on its trip from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. Boredom and isolation are frequent companions of the crew; Rick Brennan found during his trip aboard the ship.

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0014218F

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