The story of how the St. Lawrence River is kept open for navigation is told, mentioning the parts played by lighthouses, marker buoys and ice breakers.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322710
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rivers - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → St. Lawrence Seaway
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ice
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - Canada
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Lighthouses
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Navigation
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ships
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)