Page 6 - PCYC 75th Anniversary Book
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J.J. Morch
C H A P T E R 1
The 1930s
Canada was hard hit by the Great Depression. Between 1929 and 1939 the gross national product dropped 40% and
unemployment reached 33% in 1933. Hardest hit were heavy industry cities notably both Toronto and Hamilton.
Despite this, a group of young men with a passion for sailing had a dream. And, we’re very glad they did!
