HMCS SAGUENAY (1st) with deck awash and her stern gone following a collision with the Panamanian freighter Azra, setting off several of the destroyers depth charges. The collision occurred on 15 November 1942, south of Cape Race, while SAGUENAY was escorting convoy WB13 from St. John’s, NF to Sydney, NS. Azra was extensively damaged and sank, following the collision. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM061)
About Roger Litwiller
Author, historian and lecturer of Canada's proud Naval heritage. Published books -White Ensign Flying, Warships of the Bay of Quinte. Retired Paramedic with 37 years service.
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