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Men working on submersible Pisces-class vessel at North Vancouver plant of International Hydrodyn...

Men working on submersible Pisces-class vessel at North Vancouver plant of International Hydrodynamics

Item is a photograph showing three men working on submersible Pisces-class vessel at North Vancouver plant of International Hydrodynamics. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Already taking shape at North Vancouver plant of International Hydrodynamics is deep-diving submersible which has been purchased by Maritime Command of Canadian Armed Forces. This is fourth of Pisces-class vessels to be built by Hyco and they allow divers to work at depths up to 1,000 feet. This submersible will carry five men and is scheduled to be delivered to Maritime Command for trials in August."

Driftwood swept from Burrard Inlet at a holding ground on the North Shore

Driftwood swept from Burrard Inlet at a holding ground on the North Shore

Item is a photograph showing piles of driftwood swept from Burrard Inlet at a holding ground on the North Shore. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Talking of Pollution . . . Acres of driftwood, swept from Burrard Inlet by the National Harbors Board, awaits disposal at a holding ground on the North Shore, just east of Second Narrows Bridge. Formerly the flotsam was burned on the beach, but this practice was stopped to avoid air pollution. Now, the harbor master is waiting word from Ottawa as to how the mass of debris is to be removed."

Edward Roberge on picket line at LaFarge Cement Plant in North Vancouver

Edward Roberge on picket line at LaFarge Cement Plant in North Vancouver

Item is a photograph showing Edward Roberge on picket line at LaFarge Cement Plant in North Vancouver. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Speed is no worry at the moment for truck driver Edward Roberge, who takes time off from picketing at LaFarge Cement plant in North Vancouver, for lunch. Teamsters have been on strike at the plant for more than four weeks now."

Child offering her shovel to construction crew digging conduit trench along Mt. Seymour Parkway

Child offering her shovel to construction crew digging conduit trench along Mt. Seymour Parkway

Item is a photograph showing child offering her shovel to construction crew digging conduit trench along Mt. Seymour Parkway. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Tiny tot ready to lend a hand is Sandra Anderson as construction crew excavates deep trench and installs conduit for a B.C. Tel underground cable project along Mt.Seymour Parkway in North Vancouver. Accepting toy shovel is Martin Vanderzwan."

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