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Sitting pretty: H.M.C.S. Huron is the first warship to be brought into inland waters for a refit since World War II. Her 13-week facelift includes new(...)

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Sitting pretty: H.M.C.S. Huron is the first warship to be brought into inland waters for a refit since World War II. Her 13-week facelift includes new(...)

Date11/21/1984

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Brennan, Pat (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Sitting pretty: H.M.C.S. Huron is the first warship to be brought into inland waters for a refit since World War II. Her 13-week facelift includes new valves and piping; a fresh paint job; cleanly scraped ballast tanks and even new furniture.

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010392F

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