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Image shows a tugboat breaking ice for a ship.
Breaking ice six inches thick, the tugboat Bagotville grinds through Toronto harbor as it tows the Goderich to a winter berth at Pier 35. Another tug (...)
Image shows a tugboat breaking ice for a ship.

Breaking ice six inches thick, the tugboat Bagotville grinds through Toronto harbor as it tows the Goderich to a winter berth at Pier 35. Another tug (...)

Date1/17/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Breaking ice six inches thick; the tugboat Bagotville grinds through Toronto harbor as it tows the Goderich to a winter berth at Pier 35. Another tug helps out on other side of the big lake vessel. Sam Searl keeps an eye on lines and other equipment. The ice; more severe than for many years; has kept the island ferries in their berths and island residents must use the airport ferry across the western gap.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112741F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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