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The 96-year-old steamship Segwun, back in cruise service again this summer, sails past typical Muskoka scenery
The 96-year-old steamship Segwun, back in cruise service again this summer, sails past typical Muskoka scenery

The 96-year-old steamship Segwun, back in cruise service again this summer, sails past typical Muskoka scenery

Date7/14/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: The 96-year-old steamship Segwun; back in cruise service again this summer; sails past typical Muskoka scenery
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0014464F
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