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Steamship Evelyn B near Bell Island on September 5, 1942

Steamship at sea with black plume of coal smoke from funnel

Photo: Royal Canadian Air Force; September 5, 1942

Library and Archives Canada, Dept. of National Defence fonds, RG24-D-12, box 11943, file INF 1960-112/138

Photo taken by Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft patrolling Conception Bay on September 5, 1942 just after the attack of U-513.

The crew of SS Evelyn B responded to the U-boat attack by immediately raising anchor, getting underway and firing its stern gun at any disturbance on the water. The captain and crew of Evelyn B were later commended by the Navy for their courage, seamanship and conduct under pressure.