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The Penetang, 88, a converted minesweeper, takes sightseers on five-hour trip to 30,000 islands
The Penetang, 88, a converted minesweeper, takes sightseers on five-hour trip to 30,000 islands

The Penetang, 88, a converted minesweeper, takes sightseers on five-hour trip to 30,000 islands

Date7/13/1963
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ship departs Penetanguishene daily for Georgian Bay resorts and has a snack bar service for passengers
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTS-2-125-GO-185
Country:Canada
Geograhical feature:Georgian Bay (Ont.)
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Parry Sound (Ont : District)
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