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Ice breaking dredge and tugboat at Dodge Bay in Massena

Dredge “A.K. Lawrie” and tugboat “William Hoopes” stationed at Dodge Bay on the St. Lawrence River in Massena. They were used for ice breaking operations. Massena, NY. Circa 1950.

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