THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC

 

• Around 2000 of the RCN perished

• 752 of RCAF perished due to accidents, environment, and the enemy

• Victory in the end against the enemy due to help from Canadian forces

• Victoria Cross awarded to a member of RCAF for outstanding leadership

• Halifax memorial was created in Point Pleasant Park as a reminder of Canadians who perished in the Battle of the Atlantic.

• 25 000 merchant ships successfully crossed the Atlantic from North America to Britain

• Towards end of war RCN contained 373 fighting ships and more than 110 000 members

• RCN included 6500 women • Incredible numbers of ships came from Canada’s shipyards

• Book of Remembrance contains almost 1600 Canadians and Newfoundlanders and people who served on Canadian and Newfoundland ships