Eastern Eye: A Nova Scotia Filmography ~ 1899-1973

Heroes of the Atlantic 

Producing Agency:   Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau

Production Date:   1941

Format:   16 mm, b&w, sound, 00:15:00

Series:   Canada Carries On

Synopsis – the role of the Merchant Marine and the Royal Canadian Navy in preparing convoys for escort to Britain during World War II.

Fraser, Donald, Producer

Davidson, J.D., Director

Davidson, J.D., Camera

Lane, W.H.; Quick, C.J., Sound

French version is Les Heroes de l'Atlantique. This production may be similar to the film Heroes of the North Atlantic.

Repository:   National Archives of Canada; National Film Board of Canada; Imperial War Museum

Subjects:
Heroes of the Atlantic
Davidson, J.D.
Canada. Navy
Merchant marine
World War II, 1939 1945 - Naval operations
World War II, 1939 1945 - Convoys
Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau

Genre:
Documentaries and factual works

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