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202315 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Side Launch

202315 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Collingwood's shipbuilding industry played a key role in shaping its tourist economy and the lives of its dedicated workers.

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Collingwood's shipbuilding industry played a key role in shaping its tourist economy and the lives of its dedicated workers.

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Finn McLeandirector

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Collingwood's shipbuilding history comes to life in Side Launch. The 15-minute documentary profiles dedicated workers who shaped the town's maritime legacy. Once a bustling center for ship construction, Collingwood has transformed into a tourist destination. Archival footage and personal stories illustrate the passion that built the community and its boats, reflecting a time when shipbuilding was a way of life.

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