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Canadian Merchant Navy

The role of the Canadian Merchant Navy in the First and Second World Wars.
Backgrounder on the Merchant Navy
A timeline showing the evolution and demise of Canada's merchant navy in World War II, and the ongoing fight for benefits since. From the War Amps of Canada.
Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance
Canadians and Newfoundlanders in the merchant marine who died in the First and Second World Wars ensuring the lifeline of men and supplies. Kept in the Peace Tower.
WWI - Valour at Sea
An overview of the role of Canada's Merchant Navy in World War I. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
WWII - Battle of the Atlantic
The six-year struggle for the supply route between North America and the United Kingdom during World War II. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
WWII Canadian Merchant Ship Losses
Canadian merchant ships lost in World War II. From the Naval Museum of Manitoba.
WWII Merchant Navy Contribution
The vital role played by the Merchant Navy in transporting troops and cargo to Europe and around the world during the Second World War. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
WWII - Valour at Sea
An overview of the role of Canada's Merchant Navy in World War II. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
War Dead Database for the Merchant Navy
Searchable database of Canadian merchant sailors killed while serving in Canada's Merchant Navy. Search by member's name or vessel. From Veterans Affairs Canada.

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