Canadian Pictou corvette

 

On August 5, 1942, while escorting Allied naval convoy ON116, the Canadian Pictou corvette (HMCS Pictou) collided with the Norwegian transport ship Hindanger (SS Hindanger) and was damaged aft, which are shown in the photo.



Source: Defense Canada / Alberta Maritime Museum.
Pictou corvette photo source: www.navy.forces.gc.ca




Location: Newfindland, Canada
Photo time: June-August 1942

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