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Flying high

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Flying high

Date5/12/1980

Names

Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Flying high: The hudrofoil Prince of Niagara lifts out of Lake Ontario on its way to Niagara-on-the-Lake. The 125-foot ship; which can carry up to 200 people; is one of three inaugurating a passenger service from Toronto to Niagara Thursday; with a round trip economy fare of $35. The ferry service will continue until Oct. 31 with several trips a day.

Subject

Hydrofoil boats

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0008900F

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