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Image shows dock workers unloading the cargo ship.
Harbor reflects a busy year. As dock workers transfer cargo on Pier 29 along Toronto's waterfront, where the Greek ship Ulysses Castle is moored, the (...)
Image shows dock workers unloading the cargo ship.

Harbor reflects a busy year. As dock workers transfer cargo on Pier 29 along Toronto's waterfront, where the Greek ship Ulysses Castle is moored, the (...)

Date11/2/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Harbor reflects a busy year. As dock workers transfer cargo on Pier 29 along Toronto's waterfront; where the Greek ship Ulysses Castle is moored; the mirror of an automobile reflects image of another general cargo ship. The waterfront bustles these days as shippers hasten to beat freeze-up. Toronto shipped to 147 ports in 67 countries this year.
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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_0112712F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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