A Canadian Bittersweet corvette (HMCS Bittersweet) walks along the coast.
Bittersweet corvette, tail number K182, Flower class.
The Bittersweet corvette was built in the UK.
Bittersweet corvette construction began on April 17, 1940, launched on September 12, 1940, accepted into the Canadian Navy on April 23, 1941.
The Bittersweet corvette was used in the North Atlantic to escort Allied sea convoys between Halifax and Liverpool (notably HX113, ONS192, ON262).
The Bittersweet corvette was withdrawn from the Canadian Navy in 1945 and returned to the UK.
Source: Defense Canada / Alberta Maritime Museum.
Source of information on Bittersweet Corvette Photo: www.navy.forces.gc.ca
Location: Atlantic
Photo time: May 1943