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Fairmile sub-chaser launched at the Hunter Boat Works in Orillia (Ontario). The Fairmile shown here is 112 feet in length with a beam of 18 feet. 1944 (TPL Archives)

"Perth Gunner Sprays Axis Sub," Ottawa Citizen. May 25, 1943. Page 2. ---- Ratings of H.M.C.S. Regina sprayed an Axis submarine's conning tower and after gun with 240 rounds of Oerlikon bullets. With the other Oerlikon, they shared honors in keeping such a concentrated fire on the sub's conning tower that its resistance was kept to a minimum. The U-boat's deck officers and gun crew were killed with Regina's small arms fire. Strapped to the gun is A.B. Verne Cavanagh, R.C.N.V.R., of Perth, Ont. His team mate is A.B. Byron Nodding, R.C.N.V.R., of Saint John, N.B. - (R.C.N. photo.)

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