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Capt. Heratio Nelson Lay, the Nabob's captain who refused to give up the ship, seen here with his wife and son, had recommended the aquisition of flat-tops by the Canadian navy and was rewarded with command of the first British carrier manned by Canadians.
Capt. Heratio Nelson Lay, the Nabob's captain who refused to give up the ship, seen here with his wife and son, had recommended the aquisition of flat-tops by the Canadian navy and was rewarded with command of the first British carrier manned by Canadians.

Capt. Heratio Nelson Lay, the Nabob's captain who refused to give up the ship, seen here with his wife and son, had recommended the aquisition of flat-tops by the Canadian navy and was rewarded with command of the first British carrier manned by Canadians.

Date7/4/1945
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0062074F
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