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Light to Starboard
Light to Starboard

Light to Starboard

Genres

Documentary

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This film presents the historical development of lighthouses in Canada, and shows the conversion from keeper-maintained lights to automated equipment.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

47 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1972

Country

Canada

Cast

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