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Image shows a huge ship on the lake.
Taking a stern view of things. Reflection at Pier 29: General cargo ship Edith Howaldt Russ is reflected in puddles on Pier 29 as it waits to unload a(...)
Image shows a huge ship on the lake.

Taking a stern view of things. Reflection at Pier 29: General cargo ship Edith Howaldt Russ is reflected in puddles on Pier 29 as it waits to unload a(...)

Date6/1/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Taking a stern view of things. Reflection at Pier 29: General cargo ship Edith Howaldt Russ is reflected in puddles on Pier 29 as it waits to unload at Toronto harbor; while second ship; H. F. White; is reflected in mirror of photographer's car. The Edith Howaldth Russ; from Hamburg; West Germany and weighing 8;329 tons; is just one of many vessels using Toronto as 1976 shipping season gets into full swing.
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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_0112738F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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