Hundreds gathered in Halifax’s Point Pleasant Park on Sunday to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.
It began in 1939 when a German U-boat sank the SS Athenia a passenger ship destined for Montreal. More than 100 people perished in the attack.
The Battle of the Atlantic became the longest battle of the Second World War. More than 4000 Canadians lost their lives during its course.
Halifax became a vital port for the allies to operate out of during the battle. The Beford Basin served as a safe haven for merchant ships to organize themselves into convoys before braving the open seas.
During the ceremony, a helicopter dropped a wreath into the waters honouring the many ships that sank during the battle.
Our sailors played a key role in the longest continuous battle of #WW2, some of their stories unimaginable and incomparable to what we know today. Attend a #BattleoftheAtlantic ceremony in your community, or take a moment to show that #CanadaRemembers. #NAVRES100 pic.twitter.com/3G5QDUvuqI
— Royal Canadian Navy (@RoyalCanNavy) May 7, 2023
