The Royal Yacht of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing through the canal in 1959
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Title
The Royal Yacht of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing through the canal in 1959
Description
The Royal Yacht of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated the opening of the St. Laurence Seaway in 1959. The vessel is shown passing through the City of Welland. The 25-mile Welland Canal, which links Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, permits ocean vessels from the four corners of the world to enter the industrial centre of the North American continent.
Source
Welland Public Library Local History Collection
Date
1959
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Language
English
Type
Photo
Identifier
8531
Coverage
Welland
Files
Collection
Citation
“The Royal Yacht of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing through the canal in 1959,” Welland Public Library Local History, accessed November 24, 2024, https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/items/show/7084.