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Men in the Mines

A History of Mining Activity in Nova Scotia, 1720-1992

"Moose River Rescue"

Sketch of the slopes showing the entry to the Reynolds shaft, the method of penetrating the Magill shaft, where the shaft was blocked, and where the men were found. This sketch was drawn by W.A. West of the NS Department of Mines.

Date: 1936

Artist: W.A. West

Reference:   Nova Scotia Archives  Photo Collection: Industries: Mining: Moose River Disaster no. 3   /  negative N-192

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