Commercial Shipping
Steamer and Barge
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Full Size |
| Accession Number: |
VFVc14 |
| Category: |
Shipping; Commercial |
| Description: |
After the advent of steam ships, sail-powered vessels were no longer needed. Steamers began towing the old sail boats, both laden with wood, to save time and money. The ships in this photo were loaded in Parry Sound, headed to the U.S.A. |
| Date: |
1890 |
| Source: |
PSPL |
| Physical Attributes: |
9.3cm x 11cm; sepia photograph |
| Photographer: |
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| Keywords: |
steamer; barge; ship; commercial; boat; freight; export; import; cargo; freighter; laker; goods; materials; transportation; water; lake; Georgian Bay; harbour; vessel; industry; sail; trade; lumber; load; wood; |
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