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This is one of the tugs which operate through ice in Toronto bay, taking island residents to and from city during winter months
This is one of the tugs which operate through ice in Toronto bay, taking island residents to and from city during winter months

This is one of the tugs which operate through ice in Toronto bay, taking island residents to and from city during winter months

Date7 January 1948
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Original Toronto Star caption: This is one of the tugs which operate through ice in Toronto bay; taking island residents to and from city during winter months when regular ferry service is discontinued. Under government legal load regulations; tugs can transport only 230 persons in an hour
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112255F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Toronto Islands
Province or state:Ontario
One of the two city tugs that buck the floating ice
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