Halifax, Nova Scotia. The HMCS Sackville, Canada's oldest warship, out on special duty in the Halifax Harbour. A combat veteran of the Second World War, she is the last of Canada's 123 corvettes, one of many convoy escort vessels built during the war. The ship was taken into duty today in assisting for a committal of ashes ceremony at sea
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. September 23rd, 2021. The HMCS Sackville, Canada’s oldest warship, out on special duty in the Halifax Harbour today. A combat veteran of the Second World War, she is the last of Canada’s 123 corvettes, one of many convoy escort vessels built in Canada and the United Kingdom during the war. She played a pivotal role in winning the Battle of the Atlantic and holds a special place in Canadian naval history and heritage. The ship was taken into duty today in assisting for a committal of ashes ceremony at sea off the coast of Pleasant Point Park. Credit: meanderingemu /Alamy Live News
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