Probable find of U-boat in the Churchill River
Second World War buffs are awaiting authentication of a discovery of the wreck of a Second World War U-boat in the Churchill River, 100 kilometres
Sharon Adams
August 1, 2012
Second World War buffs are awaiting authentication of a discovery of the wreck of a Second World War U-boat in the Churchill River, 100 kilometres
Submarines CC 1 and CC 2 alongside. LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA—PA113255
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