Monument to the Polish Navy in Canada will commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic
In Halifax, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, work has begun on the construction of a monument to the Polish Navy, commemorating the participation of Polish ships in the Battle of the Atlantic. The project was initiated by the Honorary Consul of Poland in Halifax, Jan Skóra, who emphasizes the importance of this undertaking in preserving the memory of the contribution of Polish sailors to World War II efforts.
history navy worldwide news03 january 2025 | 12:51 | Source: Gazeta Morska | Prepared by: Kamil Kusier | Print
ORP Burza | fot. Wikimedia Commons
The monument will be located near the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and will depict the outline of a ship’s bow, engraved with the names of Polish vessels that participated in the Battle of the Atlantic. According to plans, the unveiling ceremony is scheduled for September 2025. The project has gained support from the Institute of National Remembrance, and the preparatory work is already at an advanced stage.
At Pier 21 in Halifax, there is already a monument commemorating Polish history in Canada, unveiled in September 2018 to mark the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining independence. The new monument will be another symbol of Polish-Canadian historical ties, prominently displayed in a location frequented by numerous tourists arriving on cruise ships.
During World War II, the port of Halifax played a key role as a transit point for American aid to Britain and the Soviet Union. The Polish Navy actively participated in escorting convoys across the Atlantic, contributing to the success of Allied naval operations. Destroyers such as ORP “Burza,” ORP “Kujawiak,” and ORP “Piorun” took part in key actions, including the operation to sink the German battleship “Bismarck” and the protection of numerous convoys from U-boat attacks.
The initiative to build the monument aims to commemorate and honor the contribution of Polish sailors to the Allied victory in the Battle of the Atlantic, as well as to educate future generations about the significance of these events in Polish and global history.
Kamil Kusier
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