Those who died during the longest continuous battle during the Second World War will soon be commemorated by the Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society.
The societyB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s fourth annual tribute to the Battle of the Atlantic happens Sunday, May 6 at 10:45 a.m., at Harrison Pond, on Dallas Road near the foot of Government Street.
There will be a minute of silence and a speech in honour of the sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy and CanadaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Merchant Navy who lost their lives during the battle.
Models of warships will be on parade in the pond, in recognition of the Canadian ships that were sunk by German U-boats and bomber aircraft, as allied and German forces fought for control of the Atlantic Ocean.
For details of the Victoria Model Shipbuilding SocietyB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s tribute, please call 250-385-9552.
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