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From: "Matt Mullaly" <>
Subject: Re: [NF-ROOTS] Today in NF History (July 2)
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 20:50:35 -0400
References: <5.1.0.14.0.20010703201437.01ec17b0@pop6.sympatico.ca>
> July 2, 1933 - With a load of 7000 tons of salt, the SS Marshland ran
> aground at Ship Rock in the Narrows of St. John's harbour.
>
> (Transcribed from the July 2001 issue of the Downhomer magazine)
>
> Sue O'Neill
July 3,1933
20,000 St John's folks gathered around Ship Rock with loads of vinegar and
french fries - salt was on the house courtesy of the owners of SS Marshland.
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