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He loves building ships, William Smith of Richmond Hill went to Danish Navy for details to build a model of frigate Jutland (in background), which sai(...)
He loves building ships, William Smith of Richmond Hill went to Danish Navy for details to build a model of frigate Jutland (in background), which sai(...)

He loves building ships, William Smith of Richmond Hill went to Danish Navy for details to build a model of frigate Jutland (in background), which sai(...)

Date8/27/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: He loves building ships; William Smith of Richmond Hill went to Danish Navy for details to build a model of frigate Jutland (in background); which sailed during mid-1800s. He is seen working on model of 18th century bark; the most complicated he has attempted. Hull is made of individual pl fastened to frame with wooden pegs. To make them; he shaved al 3;000 toothpicks. Planks are steam-bent. He started 18 months [Incomplete]
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009667F
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