This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Battle of the Atlantic remembered in Canadian tribute
The roll call recalls the 1939 war start with the Athenia sinking and outlines convoy tactics, wolf packs, and French coast access. It notes Canadian losses, including 24 navy ships, 76 merchant ships, and 2,210 sailors, with a May remembrance service at HMCS Chippawa in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Germany
Athenia
North Atlantic
Montreal
England
Atlantic
Europe
Britain
North Africa
Far East
Mer
Chant
Halifax
Canada
Great Britaan
Royal Canadian Navy
HMCS
Chippawa
Naval Reserve
Winnipeg