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Image shows a few people working on board.
Getting set in the Harbor. Getting ready for the shipping season, the Toronto Harbor Commissioners' tug the Kenneth A. sets out the channel markers. C(...)
Image shows a few people working on board.

Getting set in the Harbor. Getting ready for the shipping season, the Toronto Harbor Commissioners' tug the Kenneth A. sets out the channel markers. C(...)

Date3/27/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Getting set in the Harbor. Getting ready for the shipping season; the Toronto Harbor Commissioners' tug the Kenneth A. sets out the channel markers. Crewmen Earl Hudson (left) and Robbie Thomson attach the 800-pound anchors to the buoys and heave them out.
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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_0112736F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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