View from the foremast of the Canadian Eyebright corvette (HMCS Eyebright) in stormy weather on the open bridge, bow gun and bow of the ship.
Eyebright corvette, hull number K150, class is Flower.
The Eyebright corvette was built in Canada, built on February 20, 1940, launched on July 22, 1940, accepted into the Canadian Navy on November 26, 1940.
The Eyebright corvette was used in the North Atlantic to escort Allied sea convoys between Halifax and Western Approaches (notably HX104, OB332, SC66).
The Eyebright corvette was withdrawn from the Canadian Navy in the summer of 1945.
Source: Defense Canada / Alberta Maritime Museum.
Source of information on the Eyebright corvette photo: www.navy.forces.gc.ca
Location: Atlantic Ocean
Photo time: 5 April 1944