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$20,000 Cabine Cruiser rests on the bottom after explosion sank it while being refuelled at a marina in Holland Landing
$20,000 Cabine Cruiser rests on the bottom after explosion sank it while being refuelled at a marina in Holland Landing

$20,000 Cabine Cruiser rests on the bottom after explosion sank it while being refuelled at a marina in Holland Landing

Date7/1/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: $20;000 Cabine Cruiser rests on the bottom after explosion sank it while being refuelled at a marina in Holland Landing. Two occupants of the 34-foot boat were thrown 100 feet into the Holland River and two girls on the pier also were injured. Four volunteer fire departments kept the fire from spreading.
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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_0006324F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Holland Landing
Province or state:Ontario
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