Trillium and Toronto Island
In June 1910, the new steam ferry for the Toronto Island Company was launched and christened the Trillium. As it reaches the century mark, Mike Filey revisits the history of the memorable Canadian landmark. With updated photographs, Filey traces the Trillium's remarkable rise and fall and commemorates one of Toronto's finest treasures.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1554887372
ISBN13:9781554887378
Release Date:May 2010
Publisher:Dundurn Press
Length:120 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.9" x 8.9"
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A Good History of both a Ferry Service and a Historic Ferry
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
"Trillium and Toronto Island" provides a good history in words and black and white pictures of the development of the Toronto - Toronto Island, Ontario, Canada ferry service, as well as a nostalgic look at life and recreation on the island in the past.The book's latter half comes to focus on the life, death and inspiring restoration of the steam ferry Trillium, and includes not only good, large photos of all phases of her career and rebirth (including excellent detail photos of her reconstruction in 1973-75), but a side profile drawing of the ship, and a perspective drawing of her main engine as well, both complete with specifications and statistics. Although the book ends with her triumphal return to service in 1975, its happy ending continues yet, as Trillium is still reported to be steaming across Toronto's harbour for special events, charters and occasional busy holiday weekends."Trillium and Toronto Island" will be of interest to ship and ! ! ferry enthusiasts, maritime and social history buffs, preservationists interested in saving old ships, and anyone who has ever been to (or would like to go to) Toronto Island!
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