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Ghost of a boat: The burned-out hulk of the pleasure craft Marona, which exploded in Toronto harbor last night, injuring five people
Ghost of a boat: The burned-out hulk of the pleasure craft Marona, which exploded in Toronto harbor last night, injuring five people

Ghost of a boat: The burned-out hulk of the pleasure craft Marona, which exploded in Toronto harbor last night, injuring five people

Date8/30/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ghost of a boat: The burned-out hulk of the pleasure craft Marona; which exploded in Toronto harbor last night; injuring five people.
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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_0006235F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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