Ethel from Bras d'Or
Located in Sydney, Nova Scotia
along the Harbour Boardwalk
and beside the Sydney Marine Terminal,
are several Memorials, Information Panels and Plaques
in honour of the Canadian Merchant Mariners.
a “Board and Barrel “ raft
The achievements and sacrifices of Canadians during the Second World War were great and covered a broad spectrum of efforts. Wartime was often a time of great danger, but the danger was not faced only by those in military uniform. Those who served in Canada's Merchant Navy, our country's fleet of transport ships that carried desperately needed equipment, fuel, goods, and personnel to Europe and around the world, had to do their vital job knowing that their ships were prime targets for enemy action. Most of those who served in the Merchant Navy would find themselves as participants in the Battle of the Atlantic, the struggle between the Allies and the Germans for control of the Atlantic Ocean. Merchant mariners showed tremendous bravery on this ocean battlefield, demonstrating the heroism of ordinary Canadians who chose to risk so much to help protect the rights of others.
a convoy in harbour with submarine net and tender in fore ground
Merchant mariners bore much of the brunt of the Battle of the Atlantic. The casualty rate was one in seven, a higher percentage of total casualties than those suffered by any of Canada's fighting services. Approximately 1,500 Canadians died, including eight women. As well, 59 Canadian-registered merchant ships were lost.
To claim your Virtual Cache, the four ( 4 ) locations must be visited to gain the required information. Please email me the answers within seven ( 7 ) days of your log, or it will be deleted. Post your picture with log.
at Waypoint 01. The small Canadian Merchant Navy monument is composed of a large boulder and a ____________ .
at Cache Coordinate. From the information panel at the geocache location - During the Second World War, 48 Sydney convoys were successfully attacked by German U-Boats, resulting in the sinking of 226 ships for a total loss of _________ GRT ?
at Waypoint 02. Who unveiled this memorial plaque ?
at Waypoint 03. What was awarded to Canadian Naval and merchant seamen who served convoy duty on the Atlantic ?
Post a Photo of yourself at one of the four ( 4 ) locations.
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