Military service
Burial/memorial information
On 3 September 1944, she was on her way to Newfoundland without escort when she was torpedoed at 8:45 am off Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, by U-541 and sank with 14 crew members and one gunner, position 46°15'N/58°05'W. The captain, 12 sailors and a gunner were rescued by the Canadian corvette HMCS Barrie (K138) who landed them in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Digital gallery of Chief Cook Cecil Guy Clarke
-
Merchant Navy Monument in St. John's, NL
-
Dedication
Digital gallery of
Chief Cook Cecil Guy Clarke
Digital gallery of
Chief Cook Cecil Guy Clarke
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 112 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance.
Request this page
Download this page
The Poppy Design is a trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command) and is used with permission. Click here to learn more about the poppy.
Did we miss something?
Contribute information to this commemorative page
Do you have photographs, information or a correction relating to this individual’s virtual memorial? Learn more about the CVWM and the information we collect.