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Latest Corvette ready as Nazi Submarines draw nearer

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Latest Corvette ready as Nazi Submarines draw nearer

Date11/6/1941

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Latest Corvette ready as Nazi Submarines draw nearer. With a grim warning that Nazi submarines will be operating off Canada's eastern coast in the very near future; Rear-Admiral Nelles paid tribute to the efficiency of corvettes in tracking down and destroying the raiders. H.M.C.S. Oakville is shown off the town during the ceremonies.

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Corvettes (Warships)

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010360F

Country:Canada

Province or state:Ontario

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