(p. 96) Escort Group 24, comprising Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia, escort convoy SC 42. Poor weather prevents the convoy from going around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941. The convoy comes under attack from 9-14 September 16 ships are torpedoed out of 64, with Orillia taking one tanker in tow back to harbour. Alberni and Skeena damage U-85 with depth charges. On 10 September the convoy escort is augmented by the arrival of Chambly and Moose Jaw. Their unforseen arrival allows them to surprise U-501 and sink the sub. The escort is further augmented by the corvettes Wetaskiwin, Mimose, Gladiolus and trawler Buttermere on 11 September. HMS Douglas, Leamington, Veteran, Skate and Saladin join up on 11 September, shifted from escorting convoy ON 13F. Leamington and Veteran sink U-207 on 11 September. With the escort further augmented by trawler Windemere, on 12 September Skeena, Alberni and Kenogami depart to refuel at Hvalfjord while St. Croix and Columbia join from other convoys SC 41 and HX 147 respectively. The five British destroyers are relieved on 13 September by US counterparts. On 14 September Chambly leaves for Hvalfjord.
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 24 comprised Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia.
(p. 90) HX 143, of which Annapolis and Niagara are escorts, is rerouted in August 1941 around known U-boat locations. The convoy is handed over the British 8th EG on 16 August.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.7 comprises Annapolis, Cowichan, Dunvegan and Fennel.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 54, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.15 comprising Columbia, Skeena, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Shediac, Brandon, Mimose (FFN), Aconit (FFN) and Orillia is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C4 comprises HMS Churchill, Restigouche, Amherst, Brandon, Collingwood, Galt, Pictou, Sherbrooke and Wetaskiwin and HMS Celandine. During January-February 1943 C4 escorts convoys ONS 158, HX 224, and KMF 10B. HX 224 is attacked by U-boats during the crossing. ONS 158 is rerouted around U-boat locations after message intercepts.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.6 comprises HMCS Hamilton, Brantford, Dundas and Gananoque.
(p. 96) EG 21, comprising St. Croix, Buctouche, Galt, and Pictou is escorting SC 41 in September 1941 when it is rerouted around the wolfpack "Markgraf".
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 21 comprised St. Croix, Buctouche, Chambly, Galt, and Pictou.
(p. 104) Canadian EG 4.1.12, comprising destroyers HMS Broadway and HMS Burwell and Ottawa and corvettes Cobalt, Buctouche, Galt and Algoma, escorts convoy ONS 23 from MOMP on 10 October 1941 to WESTOMP, where it arrives on 19 October.
(p. 115) On 18 November 1941 Canadian escort group 4.1.12. comprising Arrowhead, Cobalt, Buctouche, Galt, Pictou, Moose Jaw, Windflower and HMS Nasturtium and HMS Broadway takes over the escort of ONS 36 from British escort group 6 at MOMP. The convoy is routed clear of known U-boat locations.
(p. 117) From mid-November to late December 1941, Canadian escort group 4.1.12, comprising St. Laurent, Hepatica, Moose Jaw, Windflower, Pictou, Buctouche and HMS Nasturtium escort convoys SC 58 and ONS 48 unscathed.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.12 comprises St. Laurent, Buctouche, Hepatica, Moose Jaw, Battleford and Pictou. 4.1.12 escorts convoy SC 64 from 12 to 24 January. From 31 January to 12 February 4.1.12 escorts convoy ONS 60.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.2 comprises Buctouche, Edmundston, Kamsack, Timmins and Minas.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 54, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.15 comprising Columbia, Skeena, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Shediac, Brandon, Mimose (FFN), Aconit (FFN) and Orillia is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.15 comprises Saguenay, Camrose, Dauphin, Shediac, Spikenard, Wetaskiwin. 4.1.15 picks up convoy ONS 52 on 5 January and escorts it until 16 January, with four ships put out of action by U-boats. From 23 January to 4 February 4.1.15 escorts SC 66. From 12-23 February 4.1.15 escorts ONS 64.
(p. 377) Escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Owen Sound, Parry Sound and Cap de la Madeleine from late December 1944 to early January 1945 escort convoys along the Northern and Southwestern Approaches.
(p. 401-2) From March-April 1945, escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Merritonia, Parry Sound, Amherst, Owen Sound and Amherst, escorts HX and SC convoys from St. John's to the Southwestern Approaches. Cap de la Madeleine is undergoing repairs at this time.
(p. 79) On 23 June 1941, a U-boat spots convoy HX 133, being escorted by Ottawa, Chambly, Collingwood and Orillia. One ship is lost.
(p. 96) Escort Group 24, comprising Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia, escort convoy SC 42. Poor weather prevents the convoy from going around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941. The convoy comes under attack from 9-14 September 16 ships are torpedoed out of 64, with Orillia taking one tanker in tow back to harbour. Alberni and Skeena damage U-85 with depth charges. On 10 September the convoy escort is augmented by the arrival of Chambly and Moose Jaw. Their unforseen arrival allows them to surprise U-501 and sink the sub. The escort is further augmented by the corvettes Wetaskiwin, Mimose, Gladiolus and trawler Buttermere on 11 September. HMS Douglas, Leamington, Veteran, Skate and Saladin join up on 11 September, shifted from escorting convoy ON 13F. Leamington and Veteran sink U-207 on 11 September. With the escort further augmented by trawler Windemere, on 12 September Skeena, Alberni and Kenogami depart to refuel at Hvalfjord while St. Croix and Columbia join from other convoys SC 41 and HX 147 respectively. The five British destroyers are relieved on 13 September by US counterparts. On 14 September Chambly leaves for Hvalfjord.
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 21 comprised St. Croix, Buctouche, Chambly, Galt, and Pictou.
(p. 104) Canadian EG 4.1.14, comprising destroyers HMS Richmond and HMS Ramsey and corvettes Sherbrooke, Chicoutimi, Chambly, Matapedia and Napanee, escorts convoy SC 47 from WESTOMP to MOMP beginning 29 September 1941, where it is relieved by British escort group EG 6 on 7 October.
(p. 113) Canadian escort group 4.1.14, comprising Ottawa, Dauphin, Algoma, Arvida and Orillia takes over the escort of SC 53 on 5 November 1941 at WESTOMP. They are strengthened by a support group comprising HMS Burnham, Chambly, Matapedia and Napanee. The convoy arrives at MOMP on 15 November, handed over to British escort group EG 5.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C2 comprises HMS Broadway, HMS Sherwood, Saguenay, HMS Lagan, HMS Polyanthus, HMS PrimroseChambly, Drumheller, Morden and Orillia. During January-February 1943 C2 escorts convoys ONS 160, HX 225.
(p. 190) On 31 August 1942 U-165 and U-517 enter the St. Lawrence River. On 7 September U-517 attacks Charlottetown and sinks her. Clayoquot was accompanying the corvette at the time.
(p. 379) In December 1944, 16th Escort Group, comprising Antigonish (SO), Charlottetown, Springhill and Stettler, Toronto and Magog is detached from Western Approaches Command to operations in Canadian waters.
(p. 104) Canadian EG 4.1.14, comprising destroyers HMS Richmond and HMS Ramsey and corvettes Sherbrooke, Chicoutimi, Chambly, Matapedia and Napanee, escorts convoy SC 47 from WESTOMP to MOMP beginning 29 September 1941, where it is relieved by British escort group EG 6 on 7 October.
(p. 113) Chicoutimi and Sherbrooke were attached to British escort group EG 5 in November 1941. On 12 November the group was relieved by US TU 4.1.3 at MOMP as escort for ON 34. On 15 November they take over escort of SC 53 at MOMP.
(p. 115) On 12 November 1941, Chicoutimi joins TU 4.1.3 and and helps escort convoy ON 34 from MOMP to WESTOMP, successfully routed clear of known U-boat locations.
(p. 117) During late November through December 1941, Canadian escort group 4.1.13, comprising Restigouche, Agassiz, Amherst, Bittersweet, Chicoutimi, Morden, Orillia and Alysse (FFN), escort convoys SC 56 and ONS 44 unscathed.
(p. 129) From 27 December 1941 to 29 January 1942, Canadian escort group 4.1.13, comprising Assiniboine, Chicoutimi, Kenogami and the Free French Aconit, escorts convoys SC 62 and ONS 56 with the loss of only one ship on 23 January.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.13 comprises Restigouche, Bittersweet, Chicoutimi, Orillia and Agassiz.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.1 comprises Arrowhead, Chicoutimi, and Digby.
(p. 97) Canadian escort forces are reorganized on 1 September 1941. EG 16 comprises Broadwater, Chilliwack, Rimouski and Spikenard.
(p. 113) On 9 November 1941, Canadian escort group 4.1.11 comprising St. Laurent, HMS Polyanthus, HMS Primrose, Chilliwack, Arrowhead, Snowberry and Trail relive the British escort group EG 4 as escort for convoy ONS 33 at MOMP. The wolfpack "Raubritter" is deployed against the convoy, but fails to find it.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.14 comprises HMS Burnham, Chilliwack, Drumheller, Napanee, Summerside, Trillium and Algoma. 4.1.14 escorts convoy SC 65 from 17 to 28 January. From 6-17 February, 4.1.14 escorts convoy ONS 62.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C1 comprises St. Laurent, St. Croix, HMS Burwell, HMS Itchen, Napanee, Battleford, Kenogami, Shediac, Chilliwack, Sackville and Arvida. During January-February 1943 C1 escorts convoys HX 222, KMS 10, MKS 9. While escorting HX 222 the convoy came under U-boat attack.
(p. 190) On 31 August 1942 U-165 and U-517 enter the St. Lawrence River. On 3 September U-517 spots convoys NL 6 escorted by Weyburn, Clayoquot and NL 7, escorted by Shawinigan and Trail. The sub sinks one ship of NL 6, out maneuvering Weyburn. On 7 September U-517 attacks Charlottetown and sinks her. Clayoquot was accompanying the corvette at the time.
(p. 373) In the Gulf of St. Lawrence, U-806 sinks one merchant and Clayoquot on 24 December 1944.
(p. 96) EG 17, comprising HMS Broadway, HMS Polyanthus, Cobalt and Trail escorted convoy HX 146 in September 1941. The convoy was rerouted around the known location of wolfpack "Markgraf".
(p. 97) Canadian escort forces are reorganized on 1 September 1941. EG 17 comprises Broadway, Polyanthus, Cobalt and Trail.
(p. 104) Canadian EG 4.1.12, comprising destroyers HMS Broadway and HMS Burwell and Ottawa and corvettes Cobalt, Buctouche, Galt and Algoma, escorts convoy ONS 23 from MOMP on 10 October 1941 to WESTOMP, where it arrives on 19 October.
(p. 115) On 18 November 1941 Canadian escort group 4.1.12. comprising Arrowhead, Cobalt, Buctouche, Galt, Pictou, Moose Jaw, Windflower and HMS Nasturtium and HMS Broadway takes over the escort of ONS 36 from British escort group 6 at MOMP. The convoy is routed clear of known U-boat locations.
(p. 79) On 23 June 1941, a U-boat spots convoy HX 133, being escorted by Ottawa, Chambly, Collingwood and Orillia. One ship is lost.
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 25 comprised Niagara, Collingwood, HMS Celandine and the Free French Alysse.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C4 comprises HMS Churchill, Restigouche, Amherst, Brandon, Collingwood, Galt, Pictou, Sherbrooke and Wetaskiwin and HMS Celandine. During January-February 1943 C4 escorts convoys ONS 158, HX 224, and KMF 10B. HX 224 is attacked by U-boats during the crossing. ONS 158 is rerouted around U-boat locations after message intercepts.
(p. 377) Escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Owen Sound, Parry Sound and Cap de la Madeleine from late December 1944 to early January 1945 escort convoys along the Northern and Southwestern Approaches.
(p. 401-2) From March-April 1945, escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Merritonia, Parry Sound, Amherst, Owen Sound and Amherst, escorts HX and SC convoys from St. John's to the Southwestern Approaches.
(p. 96) HX 147, escorted by EG 20 comprising Columbia, Wetaskiwin, HMS Gladiolus and the Free French Mimose, is redirected around the wolfpack "Markgraf" in September 1941. Escort Group 24, comprising Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia, escort convoy SC 42. Poor weather prevents the convoy from going around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941. The convoy comes under attack from 9-14 September 16 ships are torpedoed out of 64, with Orillia taking one tanker in tow back to harbour. Alberni and Skeena damage U-85 with depth charges. On 10 September the convoy escort is augmented by the arrival of Chambly and Moose Jaw. Their unforseen arrival allows them to surprise U-501 and sink the sub. The escort is further augmented by the corvettes Wetaskiwin, Mimose, Gladiolus and trawler Buttermere on 11 September. HMS Douglas, Leamington, Veteran, Skate and Saladin join up on 11 September, shifted from escorting convoy ON 13F. Leamington and Veteran sink U-207 on 11 September. With the escort further augmented by trawler Windemere, on 12 September Skeena, Alberni and Kenogami depart to refuel at Hvalfjord while St. Croix and Columbia join from other convoys SC 41 and HX 147 respectively. The five British destroyers are relieved on 13 September by US counterparts. On 14 September Chambly leaves for Hvalfjord.
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 20 comprised Columbia, Wetaskiwin, HMS Gladiolus and the Free French Mimose.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 54, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.15 comprising Columbia, Skeena, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Shediac, Brandon, Mimose (FFN), Aconit (FFN) and Orillia is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.17 comprises Assiniboine, Cowichan, Kenogami, Sorel, and the Free French Aconit and Alysse. From 29 December 1941 to 11 January 4.1.17 escort convoy SC 62, handing the convoy over to British EG B7. From 17 January to 28 January 4.1.17 escorts convoy ONS 56. From 6-15 February 4.1.17 escorts convoy SC 68. Alysse is sunk during this convoy.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.7 comprises Annapolis, Cowichan, Dunvegan and Fennel.
(p. 113) Canadian escort group 4.1.14, comprising Ottawa, Dauphin, Algoma, Arvida and Orillia takes over the escort of SC 53 on 5 November 1941 at WESTOMP. They are strengthened by a support group comprising HMS Burnham, Chambly, Matapedia and Napanee. The convoy arrives at MOMP on 15 November, handed over to British escort group EG 5.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.15 comprises Saguenay, Camrose, Dauphin, Shediac, Spikenard, Wetaskiwin. 4.1.15 picks up convoy ONS 52 on 5 January and escorts it until 16 January, with four ships put out of action by U-boats. From 23 January to 4 February 4.1.15 escorts SC 66. From 12-23 February 4.1.15 escorts ONS 64.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. A3 comprises USCGC Campbell, USCGC Spencer, USS Badger, HMS Dianthus, Dauphin, Rosthern and Trillum. They escorted convoys HX 223 and ON 166, both of which came under U-boat attack.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.14 comprises HMS Burnham, Chilliwack, Drumheller, Napanee, Summerside, Trillium and Algoma. 4.1.14 escorts convoy SC 65 from 17 to 28 January. From 6-17 February, 4.1.14 escorts convoy ONS 62.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C2 comprises HMS Broadway, HMS Sherwood, Saguenay, HMS Lagan, HMS Polyanthus, HMS PrimroseChambly, Drumheller, Morden and Orillia. During January-February 1943 C2 escorts convoys ONS 160, HX 225.
(p. 178) On 6 July 1942, convoy QS 15, escorted by Bangor and Drummondville, comes under attack by U-132 in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Three ships are sunk.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.8 comprises Drummondville, Kenora, Quesnel and Saskatoon.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.6 comprises HMCS Hamilton, Brantford, Dundas and Gananoque.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.7 comprises Annapolis, Cowichan, Dunvegan and Fennel.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.2 comprises Buctouche, Edmundston, Kamsack, Timmins and Minas.
(p. 96) Escort Group 18, comprising HMS Churchill, HMS Chesterfield, Arrowhead, Camellia, Celandine and Eyebright, escort convoy SC 43 around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941.
(p. 97) Canadian escort forces are reorganized on 1 September 1941. EG 18 comprises Churchill, Arrowhead, Camellia and Eyebright.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 55, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.16, comprising Sorel, Mayflower, Kenogami, Nanaimo, Prescott and Eyebright is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C3 comprises HMS Burnham, Assiniboine, Skeena, Agassiz, Bittersweet, Eyebright, La Malbaie and Mayflower. During January-February 1943 C3 escorts convoys ONS 163, HX 221, and HX 226.
(p. 96) Escort Group 22, comprising HMS Richmond, HMS Candytuft, Bittersweet and Fennel, escort convoys ON 12S and HX 148 around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941.
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 22 comprised HMS Ramsey, HMS Candytuft, Bittersweet and Fennel.
(p. 117) From mid-November to late December 1941, Canadian escort group TU 4.1.11, comprising Ottawa, Trail, Fennel, Battleford, Arvida, Sherbrooke, HMS Primrose and HMS Polyanthus escort convoys SC 57 and ONS 46 unscathed.
(p. 129) From 27 December 1941 to 29 January 1942, Canadian escort group 4.1.11, comprising Amherst, Fennel, HMS Polyanthus and HMS Celandine, escorts convoy SC 63, which returns to port due to poor weather. They then take ONS 58. British escort group EG 5, comprising Caldwell, Honeysuckle, Gentian, Loosestrife, Thyme and Fennel escort convoys ONS 56 and SC 64 from EASTOMP to MOMP from 27 December 1941 to 29 January 1942.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.11 comprises Ottawa (in repair during January), HMS Polyanthus, Celandine, Amherst and Fennel. From 8 to 18 January, 4.1.11 escorts convoy SC 63. From 25 January to 10 February 4.1.11 escorts ONS 58. 4.1.11 escorts convoy SC 69 from 11-21 February.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.7 comprises Annapolis, Cowichan, Dunvegan and Fennel.
(p. 96) EG 21, comprising St. Croix, Buctouche, Galt, and Pictou is escorting SC 41 in September 1941 when it is rerouted around the wolfpack "Markgraf".
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 21 comprised St. Croix, Buctouche, Chambly, Galt, and Pictou.
(p. 104) Canadian EG 4.1.12, comprising destroyers HMS Broadway and HMS Burwell and Ottawa and corvettes Cobalt, Buctouche, Galt and Algoma, escorts convoy ONS 23 from MOMP on 10 October 1941 to WESTOMP, where it arrives on 19 October.
(p. 115) On 18 November 1941 Canadian escort group 4.1.12. comprising Arrowhead, Cobalt, Buctouche, Galt, Pictou, Moose Jaw, Windflower and HMS Nasturtium and HMS Broadway takes over the escort of ONS 36 from British escort group 6 at MOMP. The convoy is routed clear of known U-boat locations.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.16 comprises Niagara, HMS Dianthus, Galt, Lethbridge, Matapedia, Nanaimo. From 10 to 21 January 4.1.16 escorts convoy ONS 54. 4.1.16 escorts convoy from 30 January to 9 February with Spikenard attached. Spikenard is sunk during this convoy by U-136. From 18 February-1 March 4.1.16 escorts convoy ONS 66.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C4 comprises HMS Churchill, Restigouche, Amherst, Brandon, Collingwood, Galt, Pictou, Sherbrooke and Wetaskiwin and HMS Celandine. During January-February 1943 C4 escorts convoys ONS 158, HX 224, and KMF 10B. HX 224 is attacked by U-boats during the crossing.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.6 comprises HMCS Hamilton, Brantford, Dundas and Gananoque.
(p. 377) Escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Owen Sound, Parry Sound and Cap de la Madeleine from late December 1944 to early January 1945 escort convoys along the Northern and Southwestern Approaches.
(p. 401-2) From March-April 1945, escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Merritonia, Parry Sound, Amherst, Owen Sound and Amherst, escorts HX and SC convoys from St. John's to the Southwestern Approaches.
(p. 90) HX 142 is escorted by the AMC Ausonia, Chesterfield, Hepatica, Trillum and Windflower and is routed clear around known U-boat locations.
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 23 comprised HMS Chesterfield, HMS Reading, Hepatica and Prescott.
(p. 117) From mid-November to late December 1941, Canadian escort group 4.1.12, comprising St. Laurent, Hepatica, Moose Jaw, Windflower, Pictou, Buctouche and HMS Nasturtium escort convoys SC 58 and ONS 48 unscathed.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.12 comprises St. Laurent, Buctouche, Hepatica, Moose Jaw, Battleford and Pictou. 4.1.12 escorts convoy SC 64 from 12 to 24 January. From 31 January to 12 February 4.1.12 escorts convoy ONS 60.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.2 comprises Buctouche, Edmundston, Kamsack, Timmins and Minas.
(p. 96) Escort Group 24, comprising Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia, escort convoy SC 42. Poor weather prevents the convoy from going around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941. The convoy comes under attack from 9-14 September 16 ships are torpedoed out of 64, with Orillia taking one tanker in tow back to harbour. Alberni and Skeena damage U-85 with depth charges. On 10 September the convoy escort is augmented by the arrival of Chambly and Moose Jaw. Their unforseen arrival allows them to surprise U-501 and sink the sub. The escort is further augmented by the corvettes Wetaskiwin, Mimose, Gladiolus and trawler Buttermere on 11 September. HMS Douglas, Leamington, Veteran, Skate and Saladin join up on 11 September, shifted from escorting convoy ON 13F. Leamington and Veteran sink U-207 on 11 September. With the escort further augmented by trawler Windemere, on 12 September Skeena, Alberni and Kenogami depart to refuel at Hvalfjord while St. Croix and Columbia join from other convoys SC 41 and HX 147 respectively. The five British destroyers are relieved on 13 September by US counterparts. On 14 September Chambly leaves for Hvalfjord.
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 24 comprised Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 55, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.16, comprising Sorel, Mayflower, Kenogami, Nanaimo, Prescott and Eyebright is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 129) From 27 December 1941 to 29 January 1942, Canadian escort group 4.1.13, comprising Assiniboine, Chicoutimi, Kenogami and the Free French Aconit, escorts convoys SC 62 and ONS 56 with the loss of only one ship on 23 January.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.17 comprises Assiniboine, Cowichan, Kenogami, Sorel, and the Free French Aconit and Alysse. From 29 December 1941 to 11 January 4.1.17 escort convoy SC 62, handing the convoy over to British EG B7. From 17 January to 28 January 4.1.17 escorts convoy ONS 56. From 6-15 February 4.1.17 escorts convoy SC 68. Alysse is sunk during this convoy.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C1 comprises St. Laurent, St. Croix, HMS Burwell, HMS Itchen, Napanee, Battleford, Kenogami, Shediac, Chilliwack, Sackville and Arvida. During January-February 1943 C1 escorts convoys HX 222, KMS 10, MKS 9. While escorting HX 222 the convoy came under U-boat attack.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.8 comprises Drummondville, Kenora, Quesnel and Saskatoon.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C3 comprises HMS Burnham, Assiniboine, Skeena, Agassiz, Bittersweet, Eyebright, La Malbaie and Mayflower. During January-February 1943 C3 escorts convoys ONS 163, HX 221, and HX 226.
(p. 377) Escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Owen Sound, Parry Sound and Cap de la Madeleine from late December 1944 to early January 1945 escort convoys along the Northern and Southwestern Approaches.
(p. 401-2) From March-April 1945, escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Merritonia, Parry Sound, Amherst, Owen Sound and Amherst, escorts HX and SC convoys from St. John's to the Southwestern Approaches.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.16 comprises Niagara, HMS Dianthus, Galt, Lethbridge, Matapedia, Nanaimo. From 10 to 21 January 4.1.16 escorts convoy ONS 54. 4.1.16 escorts convoy from 30 January to 9 February with Spikenard attached. Spikenard is sunk during this convoy by U-136. From 18 February-1 March 4.1.16 escorts convoy ONS 66.
(p. 379) In December 1944, 16th Escort Group, comprising Antigonish (SO), Charlottetown, Springhill and Stettler, Toronto and Magog is detached from Western Approaches Command to operations in Canadian waters. Magog is nonoperational, considered a complete constructive loss.
(p. 104) Canadian EG 4.1.14, comprising destroyers HMS Richmond and HMS Ramsey and corvettes Sherbrooke, Chicoutimi, Chambly, Matapedia and Napanee, escorts convoy SC 47 from WESTOMP to MOMP beginning 29 September 1941, where it is relieved by British escort group EG 6 on 7 October.
(p. 113) Canadian escort group 4.1.14, comprising Ottawa, Dauphin, Algoma, Arvida and Orillia takes over the escort of SC 53 on 5 November 1941 at WESTOMP. They are strengthened by a support group comprising HMS Burnham, Chambly, Matapedia and Napanee. The convoy arrives at MOMP on 15 November, handed over to British escort group EG 5.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.16 comprises Niagara, HMS Dianthus, Galt, Lethbridge, Matapedia, Nanaimo. From 10 to 21 January 4.1.16 escorts convoy ONS 54. 4.1.16 escorts convoy from 30 January to 9 February with Spikenard attached. Spikenard is sunk during this convoy by U-136. From 18 February-1 March 4.1.16 escorts convoy ONS 66.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.5 comprises Niagara, Matapedia, and Granby.
(p. 97) Canadian escort forces are reorganized on 1 September 1941. EG 19 comprises Burnham, Agassiz, Levis and Mayflower.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 55, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.16, comprising Sorel, Mayflower, Kenogami, Nanaimo, Prescott and Eyebright is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C3 comprises HMS Burnham, Assiniboine, Skeena, Agassiz, Bittersweet, Eyebright, La Malbaie and Mayflower. During January-February 1943 C3 escorts convoys ONS 163, HX 221, and HX 226.
(p. 401-2) From March-April 1945, escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Merritonia, Parry Sound, Amherst, Owen Sound and Amherst, escorts HX and SC convoys from St. John's to the Southwestern Approaches. Cap de la Madeleine is undergoing repairs at this time.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.2 comprises Buctouche, Edmundston, Kamsack, Timmins and Minas.
(p. 96) Escort Group 24, comprising Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia, escort convoy SC 42. Poor weather prevents the convoy from going around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941. The convoy comes under attack from 9-14 September 16 ships are torpedoed out of 64, with Orillia taking one tanker in tow back to harbour. Alberni and Skeena damage U-85 with depth charges. On 10 September the convoy escort is augmented by the arrival of Chambly and Moose Jaw. Their unforseen arrival allows them to surprise U-501 and sink the sub. The escort is further augmented by the corvettes Wetaskiwin, Mimose, Gladiolus and trawler Buttermere on 11 September. HMS Douglas, Leamington, Veteran, Skate and Saladin join up on 11 September, shifted from escorting convoy ON 13F. Leamington and Veteran sink U-207 on 11 September. With the escort further augmented by trawler Windemere, on 12 September Skeena, Alberni and Kenogami depart to refuel at Hvalfjord while St. Croix and Columbia join from other convoys SC 41 and HX 147 respectively. The five British destroyers are relieved on 13 September by US counterparts. On 14 September Chambly leaves for Hvalfjord.
(p. 115) On 18 November 1941 Canadian escort group 4.1.12. comprising Arrowhead, Cobalt, Buctouche, Galt, Pictou, Moose Jaw, Windflower and HMS Nasturtium and HMS Broadway takes over the escort of ONS 36 from British escort group 6 at MOMP. The convoy is routed clear of known U-boat locations.
(p. 117) From mid-November to late December 1941, Canadian escort group 4.1.12, comprising St. Laurent, Hepatica, Moose Jaw, Windflower, Pictou, Buctouche and HMS Nasturtium escort convoys SC 58 and ONS 48 unscathed.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.12 comprises St. Laurent, Buctouche, Hepatica, Moose Jaw, Battleford and Pictou. 4.1.12 escorts convoy SC 64 from 12 to 24 January. From 31 January to 12 February 4.1.12 escorts convoy ONS 60.
(p. 117) During late November through December 1941, Canadian escort group 4.1.13, comprising Restigouche, Agassiz, Amherst, Bittersweet, Chicoutimi, Morden, Orillia and Alysse (FFN), escort convoys SC 56 and ONS 44 unscathed.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C2 comprises HMS Broadway, HMS Sherwood, Saguenay, HMS Lagan, HMS Polyanthus, HMS PrimroseChambly, Drumheller, Morden and Orillia. During January-February 1943 C2 escorts convoys ONS 160, HX 225. ONS 160 is rerouted around U-boat locations after message intercepts.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 55, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.16, comprising Sorel, Mayflower, Kenogami, Nanaimo, Prescott and Eyebright is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.16 comprises Niagara, HMS Dianthus, Galt, Lethbridge, Matapedia, Nanaimo. From 10 to 21 January 4.1.16 escorts convoy ONS 54. 4.1.16 escorts convoy from 30 January to 9 February with Spikenard attached. Spikenard is sunk during this convoy by U-136. From 18 February-1 March 4.1.16 escorts convoy ONS 66.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.3 comprises Moncton, Nanaimo, and Lachine.
(p. 104) Canadian EG 4.1.14, comprising destroyers HMS Richmond and HMS Ramsey and corvettes Sherbrooke, Chicoutimi, Chambly, Matapedia and Napanee, escorts convoy SC 47 from WESTOMP to MOMP beginning 29 September 1941, where it is relieved by British escort group EG 6 on 7 October.
(p. 113) Canadian escort group 4.1.14, comprising Ottawa, Dauphin, Algoma, Arvida and Orillia takes over the escort of SC 53 on 5 November 1941 at WESTOMP. They are strengthened by a support group comprising HMS Burnham, Chambly, Matapedia and Napanee. The convoy arrives at MOMP on 15 November, handed over to British escort group EG 5.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.14 comprises HMS Burnham, Chilliwack, Drumheller, Napanee, Summerside, Trillium and Algoma. 4.1.14 escorts convoy SC 65 from 17 to 28 January. From 6-17 February, 4.1.14 escorts convoy ONS 62.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C1 comprises St. Laurent, St. Croix, HMS Burwell, HMS Itchen, Napanee, Battleford, Kenogami, Shediac, Chilliwack, Sackville and Arvida. During January-February 1943 C1 escorts convoys HX 222, KMS 10, MKS 9. While escorting HX 222 the convoy came under U-boat attack.
(p. 90) HX 143, of which Annapolis and Niagara are escorts, is rerouted in August 1941 around known U-boat locations. The convoy is handed over the British 8th EG on 16 August.
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 25 comprised Niagara, Collingwood, HMS Celandine and the Free French Alysse.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.16 comprises Niagara, HMS Dianthus, Galt, Lethbridge, Matapedia, Nanaimo. From 10 to 21 January 4.1.16 escorts convoy ONS 54. 4.1.16 escorts convoy from 30 January to 9 February with Spikenard attached. Spikenard is sunk during this convoy by U-136. From 18 February-1 March 4.1.16 escorts convoy ONS 66.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.5 comprises Niagara, Matapedia, and Granby.
(p. 79) On 23 June 1941, a U-boat spots convoy HX 133, being escorted by Ottawa, Chambly, Collingwood and Orillia. One ship is lost.
(p. 96) Escort Group 24, comprising Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia, escort convoy SC 42. Poor weather prevents the convoy from going around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941. The convoy comes under attack from 9-14 September 16 ships are torpedoed out of 64, with Orillia taking one tanker in tow back to harbour. Alberni and Skeena damage U-85 with depth charges. On 10 September the convoy escort is augmented by the arrival of Chambly and Moose Jaw. Their unforseen arrival allows them to surprise U-501 and sink the sub. The escort is further augmented by the corvettes Wetaskiwin, Mimose, Gladiolus and trawler Buttermere on 11 September. HMS Douglas, Leamington, Veteran, Skate and Saladin join up on 11 September, shifted from escorting convoy ON 13F. Leamington and Veteran sink U-207 on 11 September. With the escort further augmented by trawler Windemere, on 12 September Skeena, Alberni and Kenogami depart to refuel at Hvalfjord while St. Croix and Columbia join from other convoys SC 41 and HX 147 respectively. The five British destroyers are relieved on 13 September by US counterparts. On 14 September Chambly leaves for Hvalfjord.
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 24 comprised Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia.
(p. 113) Canadian escort group 4.1.14, comprising Ottawa, Dauphin, Algoma, Arvida and Orillia takes over the escort of SC 53 on 5 November 1941 at WESTOMP. They are strengthened by a support group comprising HMS Burnham, Chambly, Matapedia and Napanee. The convoy arrives at MOMP on 15 November, handed over to British escort group EG 5.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 54, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.15 comprising Columbia, Skeena, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Shediac, Brandon, Mimose (FFN), Aconit (FFN) and Orillia is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 117) During late November through December 1941, Canadian escort group 4.1.13, comprising Restigouche, Agassiz, Amherst, Bittersweet, Chicoutimi, Morden, Orillia and Alysse (FFN), escort convoys SC 56 and ONS 44 unscathed.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.13 comprises Restigouche, Bittersweet, Chicoutimi, Orillia and Agassiz.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C2 comprises HMS Broadway, HMS Sherwood, Saguenay, HMS Lagan, HMS Polyanthus, HMS PrimroseChambly, Drumheller, Morden and Orillia. During January-February 1943 C2 escorts convoys ONS 160, HX 225. ONS 160 is rerouted around U-boat locations after message intercepts.
(p. 377) Escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Owen Sound, Parry Sound and Cap de la Madeleine from late December 1944 to early January 1945 escort convoys along the Northern and Southwestern Approaches.
(p. 401-2) From March-April 1945, escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Merritonia, Parry Sound, Amherst, Owen Sound and Amherst, escorts HX and SC convoys from St. John's to the Southwestern Approaches. Owen Sound is undergoing repairs at this time.
(p. 377) Escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Owen Sound, Parry Sound and Cap de la Madeleine from late December 1944 to early January 1945 escort convoys along the Northern and Southwestern Approaches.
(p. 401-2) From March-April 1945, escort group C7, comprising Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Merritonia, Parry Sound, Amherst, Owen Sound and Amherst, escorts HX and SC convoys from St. John's to the Southwestern Approaches.
(p. 96) EG 21, comprising St. Croix, Buctouche, Galt, and Pictou is escorting SC 41 in September 1941 when it is rerouted around the wolfpack "Markgraf".
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 21 comprised St. Croix, Buctouche, Chambly, Galt, and Pictou.
(p. 115) On 18 November 1941 Canadian escort group 4.1.12. comprising Arrowhead, Cobalt, Buctouche, Galt, Pictou, Moose Jaw, Windflower and HMS Nasturtium and HMS Broadway takes over the escort of ONS 36 from British escort group 6 at MOMP. The convoy is routed clear of known U-boat locations.
(p. 117) From mid-November to late December 1941, Canadian escort group 4.1.12, comprising St. Laurent, Hepatica, Moose Jaw, Windflower, Pictou, Buctouche and HMS Nasturtium escort convoys SC 58 and ONS 48 unscathed.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.12 comprises St. Laurent, Buctouche, Hepatica, Moose Jaw, Battleford and Pictou. 4.1.12 escorts convoy SC 64 from 12 to 24 January. From 31 January to 12 February 4.1.12 escorts convoy ONS 60.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C4 comprises HMS Churchill, Restigouche, Amherst, Brandon, Collingwood, Galt, Pictou, Sherbrooke and Wetaskiwin and HMS Celandine. During January-February 1943 C4 escorts convoys ONS 158, HX 224, and KMF 10B. HX 224 is attacked by U-boats during the crossing.
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 23 comprised HMS Chesterfield, HMS Reading, Hepatica and Prescott.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 55, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.16, comprising Sorel, Mayflower, Kenogami, Nanaimo, Prescott and Eyebright is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.8 comprises Drummondville, Kenora, Quesnel and Saskatoon.
(p. 117) Rosthern, as a member of British escort group 6, escorted convoy HX 163 in December 1941 unscathed.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. A3 comprises USCGC Campbell, USCGC Spencer, USS Badger, HMS Dianthus, Dauphin, Rosthern and Trillum. They escorted convoys HX 223 and ON 166, both of which came under U-boat attack.
(p. 96) EG 21, comprising St. Croix, Buctouche, Galt, and Pictou is escorting SC 41 in September 1941 when it is rerouted around the wolfpack "Markgraf". Escort Group 24, comprising Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia, escort convoy SC 42. Poor weather prevents the convoy from going around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941. The convoy comes under attack from 9-14 September 16 ships are torpedoed out of 64, with Orillia taking one tanker in tow back to harbour. Alberni and Skeena damage U-85 with depth charges. On 10 September the convoy escort is augmented by the arrival of Chambly and Moose Jaw. Their unforseen arrival allows them to surprise U-501 and sink the sub. The escort is further augmented by the corvettes Wetaskiwin, Mimose, Gladiolus and trawler Buttermere on 11 September. HMS Douglas, Leamington, Veteran, Skate and Saladin join up on 11 September, shifted from escorting convoy ON 13F. Leamington and Veteran sink U-207 on 11 September. With the escort further augmented by trawler Windemere, on 12 September Skeena, Alberni and Kenogami depart to refuel at Hvalfjord while St. Croix and Columbia join from other convoys SC 41 and HX 147 respectively. The five British destroyers are relieved on 13 September by US counterparts. On 14 September Chambly leaves for Hvalfjord.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C1 comprises St. Laurent, St. Croix, HMS Burwell, HMS Itchen, Napanee, Battleford, Kenogami, Shediac, Chilliwack, Sackville and Arvida. During January-February 1943 C1 escorts convoys HX 222, KMS 10, MKS 9. While escorting HX 222 the convoy came under U-boat attack.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C1 comprises St. Laurent, St. Croix, HMS Burwell, HMS Itchen, Napanee, Battleford, Kenogami, Shediac, Chilliwack, Sackville and Arvida. During January-February 1943 C1 escorts convoys HX 222, KMS 10, MKS 9. While escorting HX 222 the convoy came under U-boat attack.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.8 comprises Drummondville, Kenora, Quesnel and Saskatoon.
(p. 190) On 31 August 1942 U-165 and U-517 enter the St. Lawrence River. On 3 September U-517 spots convoys NL 6 escorted by Weyburn, Clayoquot and NL 7, escorted by Shawinigan and Trail. The sub sinks one ship of NL 6, out maneuvering Weyburn.
(p. 193) U-69, operating in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, sinks the ferry Caribou from NL 9 on 13 October 1942, escorted by Arrowhead, Shawinigan and Trail
(p. 373) Off Cabot Strait, U-1228 sinks Shawinigan on 24 November 1944, who was sailing alone.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 54, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.15 comprising Columbia, Skeena, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Shediac, Brandon, Mimose (FFN), Aconit (FFN) and Orillia is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.15 comprises Saguenay, Camrose, Dauphin, Shediac, Spikenard, Wetaskiwin. 4.1.15 picks up convoy ONS 52 on 5 January and escorts it until 16 January, with four ships put out of action by U-boats. From 23 January to 4 February 4.1.15 escorts SC 66. From 12-23 February 4.1.15 escorts ONS 64.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C1 comprises St. Laurent, St. Croix, HMS Burwell, HMS Itchen, Napanee, Battleford, Kenogami, Shediac, Chilliwack, Sackville and Arvida. During January-February 1943 C1 escorts convoys HX 222, KMS 10, MKS 9. While escorting HX 222 the convoy came under U-boat attack.
(p. 104) Canadian EG 4.1.14, comprising destroyers HMS Richmond and HMS Ramsey and corvettes Sherbrooke, Chicoutimi, Chambly, Matapedia and Napanee, escorts convoy SC 47 from WESTOMP to MOMP beginning 29 September 1941, where it is relieved by British escort group EG 6 on 7 October.
(p. 113) Chicoutimi and Sherbrooke were attached to British escort group EG 5 in November 1941. On 12 November the group was relieved by US TU 4.1.13 at MOMP as escort for ON 34. On 15 November they take over escort of SC 53 at MOMP.
(p. 117) From mid-November to late December 1941, Canadian escort group TU 4.1.11, comprising Ottawa, Trail, Fennel, Battleford, Arvida, Sherbrooke, HMS Primrose and HMS Polyanthus escort convoys SC 57 and ONS 46 unscathed.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C4 comprises HMS Churchill, Restigouche, Amherst, Brandon, Collingwood, Galt, Pictou, Sherbrooke and Wetaskiwin and HMS Celandine. During January-February 1943 C4 escorts convoys ONS 158, HX 224, and KMF 10B. HX 224 is attacked by U-boats during the crossing. ONS 158 is rerouted around U-boat locations after message intercepts.
(p. 97) Canadian escort forces are reorganized on 1 September 1941. EG 15 comprises Burwell, Saguenay, Dianthus, Honeysuckle and Snowberry.
(p. 113) On 9 November 1941, Canadian escort group 4.1.11 comprising St. Laurent, HMS Polyanthus, HMS Primrose, Chilliwack, Arrowhead, Snowberry and Trail relive the British escort group EG 4 as escort for convoy ONS 33 at MOMP. The wolfpack "Raubritter" is deployed against the convoy, but fails to find it.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 55, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.16, comprising Sorel, Mayflower, Kenogami, Nanaimo, Prescott and Eyebright is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.17 comprises Assiniboine, Cowichan, Kenogami, Sorel, and the Free French Aconit and Alysse. From 29 December 1941 to 11 January 4.1.17 escort convoy SC 62, handing the convoy over to British EG B7. From 17 January to 28 January 4.1.17 escorts convoy ONS 56. From 6-15 February 4.1.17 escorts convoy SC 68. Alysse is sunk during this convoy.
(p. 97) Canadian escort forces are reorganized on 1 September 1941. EG 16 comprises Broadwater, Chilliwack, Rimouski and Spikenard.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.15 comprises Saguenay, Camrose, Dauphin, Shediac, Spikenard, Wetaskiwin. 4.1.15 picks up convoy ONS 52 on 5 January and escorts it until 16 January, with four ships put out of action by U-boats. From 23 January to 4 February 4.1.15 escorts SC 66. 4.1.16 escorts convoy from 30 January to 9 February with Spikenard attached. Spikenard is sunk during this convoy by U-136.
(p. 379) In December 1944, 16th Escort Group, comprising Antigonish (SO), Charlottetown, Springhill and Stettler, Toronto and Magog is detached from Western Approaches Command to operations in Canadian waters.
(p. 379) In December 1944, 16th Escort Group, comprising Antigonish (SO), Charlottetown, Springhill and Stettler, Toronto and Magog is detached from Western Approaches Command to operations in Canadian waters.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.14 comprises HMS Burnham, Chilliwack, Drumheller, Napanee, Summerside, Trillium and Algoma. 4.1.14 escorts convoy SC 65 from 17 to 28 January. From 6-17 February, 4.1.14 escorts convoy ONS 62.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.2 comprises Buctouche, Edmundston, Kamsack, Timmins and Minas.
(p. 379) In December 1944, 16th Escort Group, comprising Antigonish (SO), Charlottetown, Springhill and Stettler, Toronto and Magog is detached from Western Approaches Command to operations in Canadian waters. Toronto is undergoing repairs at the time.
(p. 96) EG 17, comprising HMS Broadway, HMS Polyanthus, Cobalt and Trail escorted convoy HX 146 in September 1941. The convoy was rerouted around the known location of wolfpack "Markgraf".
(p. 97) Canadian escort forces are reorganized on 1 September 1941. EG 17 comprises Broadway, Polyanthus, Cobalt and Trail.
(p. 113) On 9 November 1941, Canadian escort group 4.1.11 comprising St. Laurent, HMS Polyanthus, HMS Primrose, Chilliwack, Arrowhead, Snowberry and Trail relive the British escort group EG 4 as escort for convoy ONS 33 at MOMP. The wolfpack "Raubritter" is deployed against the convoy, but fails to find it.
(p. 117) From mid-November to late December 1941, Canadian escort group TU 4.1.11, comprising Ottawa, Trail, Fennel, Battleford, Arvida, Sherbrooke, HMS Primrose and HMS Polyanthus escort convoys SC 57 and ONS 46 unscathed.
(p. 190) On 31 August 1942 U-165 and U-517 enter the St. Lawrence River. On 3 September U-517 spots convoys NL 6 escorted by Weyburn and Clayoquot and NL 7, escorted by Shawinigan and Trail. The sub sinks one ship of NL 6, outmaneuvering Weyburn.
(p. 193) U-69, operating in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, sinks the ferry Caribou from NL 9 on 13 October 1942, escorted by Arrowhead, Shawinigan and Trail.
(p. 90) HX 142 is escorted by the AMC Ausonia, Chesterfield, Hepatica, Trillum and Windflower and is routed clear around known U-boat locations.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.14 comprises HMS Burnham, Chilliwack, Drumheller, Napanee, Summerside, Trillium and Algoma. 4.1.14 escorts convoy SC 65 from 17 to 28 January. From 6-17 February, 4.1.14 escorts convoy ONS 62.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. A3 comprises USCGC Campbell, USCGC Spencer, USS Badger, HMS Dianthus, Dauphin, Rosthern and Trillum. They escorted convoys HX 223 and ON 166, both of which came under U-boat attack.
(p. 96) HX 147, escorted by EG 20 comprising Columbia, Wetaskiwin, HMS Gladiolus and the Free French Mimose, is redirected around the wolfpack "Markgraf" in September 1941. Escort Group 24, comprising Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia, escort convoy SC 42. Poor weather prevents the convoy from going around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941. The convoy comes under attack from 9-14 September 16 ships are torpedoed out of 64, with Orillia taking one tanker in tow back to harbour. Alberni and Skeena damage U-85 with depth charges. On 10 September the convoy escort is augmented by the arrival of Chambly and Moose Jaw. Their unforseen arrival allows them to surprise U-501 and sink the sub. The escort is further augmented by the corvettes Wetaskiwin, Mimose, Gladiolus and trawler Buttermere on 11 September. HMS Douglas, Leamington, Veteran, Skate and Saladin join up on 11 September, shifted from escorting convoy ON 13F. Leamington and Veteran sink U-207 on 11 September. With the escort further augmented by trawler Windemere, on 12 September Skeena, Alberni and Kenogami depart to refuel at Hvalfjord while St. Croix and Columbia join from other convoys SC 41 and HX 147 respectively. The five British destroyers are relieved on 13 September by US counterparts. On 14 September Chambly leaves for Hvalfjord.
(p. 97) On 1 September 1941 Canadian escort groups were reorganized. EG 20 comprised Columbia, Wetaskiwin, HMS Gladiolus and the Free French Mimose.
(p. 115) Convoy SC 54, escorted by Canadian escort group 4.1.15 comprising Columbia, Skeena, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Shediac, Brandon, Mimose (FFN), Aconit (FFN) and Orillia is rerouted around known U-boat locations in November 1941.
(p. 131-2) In January 1942, escort groups are reorganized. Canadian escort group 4.1.15 comprises Saguenay, Camrose, Dauphin, Shediac, Spikenard, Wetaskiwin. 4.1.15 picks up convoy ONS 52 on 5 January and escorts it until 16 January, with four ships put out of action by U-boats. From 23 January to 4 February 4.1.15 escorts SC 66. From 12-23 February 4.1.15 escorts ONS 64.
(p. 222) Escort groups are organized as such in January 1943. C4 comprises HMS Churchill, Restigouche, Amherst, Brandon, Collingwood, Galt, Pictou, Sherbrooke and Wetaskiwin and HMS Celandine. During January-February 1943 C4 escorts convoys ONS 158, HX 224, and KMF 10B. HX 224 is attacked by U-boats during the crossing.
(p. 178) On 20 July 1942, convoy QS 19, escorted by Chedabucto and Weyburn, comes under attack by U-132 in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. One ship is sunk.
(p. 190) On 31 August 1942 U-165 and U-517 enter the St. Lawrence River. On 3 September U-517 spots convoys NL 6 escorted by Weyburn and Clayoquot and NL 7, escorted by Shawinigan and Trail. The sub sinks one ship of NL 6, outmaneuvering Weyburn.
(p. 90) HX 142 is escorted by the AMC Ausonia, Chesterfield, Hepatica, Trillum and Windflower and is routed clear around known U-boat locations.
(p. 115) On 18 November 1941 Canadian escort group 4.1.12. comprising Arrowhead, Cobalt, Buctouche, Galt, Pictou, Moose Jaw, Windflower and HMS Nasturtium and HMS Broadway takes over the escort of ONS 36 from British escort group 6 at MOMP. The convoy is routed clear of known U-boat locations.
(p. 117) From mid-November to late December 1941, Canadian escort group 4.1.12, comprising St. Laurent, Hepatica, Moose Jaw, Windflower, Pictou, Buctouche and HMS Nasturtium escort convoys SC 58 and ONS 48 unscathed.
(p. 122) Windflower sinks on 7 December after colliding with SS Zypenberg in fog.
(p. 90) Convoy HX 142 escorted by AMC Ausonia, Chesterfield, Hepatica, Windflower and Trillium and SC 39 Churchill, Arrowhead, Camellia, Eyebright, rerouted around known U-boat pack in August 1941. HX 143 escorted by Niagara, Annapolis, AMC Wolfe, Burnham, Sunflower and Agassiz rerouted around U-boat locations.
(p. 90-1) Niagara is among the escorts later sent to assist in the capture of the U-boat U-570 on 27 August 1941 after it had been damaged by Hudson aircraft from No. 269 Squadron.
(p. 100) On 18 September 1941, U-74 spots convoy SC 44, escorted by EG 23 comprising Chesterfield, Mayflower, Levis, Honeysuckle and Agassiz. The U-boat pack "Brandenburg" attack begins that night, where Levis is sunk by U-74. The next night, four ships are torpedoed. The escort is strengthened by the arrival of Alysse on 20 September and on 21 September by Arrowhead and Eyebright. No further attacks are successful and the convoy escort is strengthened further by the arrival of American destroyers. The convoy is handed off to British escort group 3 of which Richmond and Georgetown are members on 22 September. On 25 September Chesterfield is part of an ad-hoc escort group that takes over the escort of convoy HX 150 and bringing it into port on 28 September. EG 4.1.11 comprising St. Laurent, Pictou, Bittersweet, Collingwood, Chilliwack, Spikenard, Dianthus, Snowberry and Trail escorts SC 45 from 18-29 September turning it over to British EG 2, of which Leamington is a member. From 20 September British EG 4 comprising Salisbury, Montgomery, Roxborough, Heather, Narcissus, Lobélia and Kenogami escort convoy ONS 19, turning it over to 4.1.13 comprising Kamloops, Sorel, Camrose, Mimose, Rosthern.
(p. 103) EG 4, of which Salisbury, Roxborough, Montgomery are members, takes over the escort of convoy HX 151 on 1 October to 7 October 1941. EG 4.1.12, comprising Ottawa, Broadway, Burwell, Brandon, Cobalt, Buctouche and Galt, later augmented by Algoma and Polyanthus, escorts convoy SC 46 from 24 September-5 October 1941. One ship is sunk by U-boats. The convoy escort is then taken over by EG 5, of which Caldwell is a member. EG 4.1.11, comprising Collingwood, Dianthus, Snowberry, Bittersweet, Chilliwack, Spikenard, Pictou escort convoy ONS 211 from 5-14 October.
(p. 106) EG 4.1.15 comprising Wetaskiwin, Mimose, Baddeck, Shediac, Rosthern, Camrose, Gladiolus, escorts convoy SC 48 on 7 October 1941. The convoy is rerouted around known U-boat locations. On 14 October, SC 48 is spotted by a U-boat. The escort has changed, with only Wetaskiwin, Gladiolus, Mimose and Baddeck with convoy. U-553 is driven off by Columbia on 15 October while the destroyer avoids a torpedo spread. 2 ships are sunk. The convoy escort is strengthened considerably, among the escorts arriving are Richmond, Georgetown from EG 3 and Pictou. None arrive in time, during the night of 17 October, Gladiolus, and three merchants are sunk. After arriving Broadwater is sunk while the US destroyer Kearny is torpedoed and taken to Hvalfjord. Contact is broken during daylight on 17 October. Troop Convoy 14, escorted by Restigouche, Ottawa, Skeena, Havelock, Harvester and Buxton is rerouted south of known U-boat locations. EG 2 of which Arvida and Dauphin are members, escorts convoy ONS 25 from 13 October. The convoy is redirected south around known U-boat concentrations.
(p. 107) SC 49, escorted by EG 4.1.16 comprising St. Francis, Mayflower, Kenogami, Amherst, Eyebright, Nanaimo, Prescott and Lethbridge from 11-22 October 1941, rerouted north of the SC 48 convoy battle. They are relieved by EG 4, of which Salisbury, Roxborough are members. EG 4 had refueled after escorting convoy ON 26 to 19 October. EG 2, of which Arvida and Dauphin picks up the escort of convoy HX 154 on 19 October 1941.
(p. 109) ONS 27 escorted by 4.1.15 comprising Skeena, Columbia, Camrose, Brandon, Shediac, Wetaskiwin, Mimose is rerouted around wolfpack "Reissewolf" in October 1941 to the north. SC 50, escorted by 4.1.13 comprising St. Croix, Restigouche, Collingwood, Alysse, Alberni, Bittersweet, Mayflower is rerouted to the south around wolfpack "Reissewolf". The convoy is turned over on 28 October 1941.
(p. 110-1) On 24-25 October 1941 SC 51's escort is taken over by 4.1.11, comprising St. Laurent, Trail, Primrose, Nasturtium, Polyanthus, Arrowhead, Chilliwack and Snowberry. Convoy ONS 29 escorted from 26 -28 October by EG 6, of which Moose Jaw and Buxton are members. Relieved by 4.1.16 by Broadway, Mayflower, Eyebright, Lethbridge, Prescott and Kenogami. Convoy is routed north of "Schlagetot" pack.
(p. 112) ON 28, escorted by 4.1.12 comprising Broadway, Burwell, Cobalt, Galt, Buctouche, Aconit, Nasturtium, Windflower. Convoy is redirected north to avoid pack "Schlagetot". On 1 November spotted by U-boat, pack "Raubritter" deployed against it. Five ships are sunk before contact is lost on 5 November. ON 31, escorted by EG 3 of which Georgetown is a member, turned over 4 November to US escort group and ON 32 escorted by EG 2, of which Leamington is a member, turned over on 6 November to 4.1.13 comprising St. Croix, Restigouche, Alysse, Alberni, Agassiz, Bittersweet, Amherst.
(p. 124) During the period of late December 1941 to early January 1942, the following convoy groups arrive unbothered by U-boats. 4.1.11 comprising Burnham, Chilliwack, Napanee, Trillium, Summerside, Algoma and Drumheller escorts convoys SC 59 and ONS 50. 4.1.15; Sauguenay, Shediac, Camrose, Spikenard, Wetaskiwin escort SC 60 and ONS 52. However, after dispersal from 17-19 January two ships from ONS 52 are sunk and another torpedoed. 4.1.16 comprising Niagara, Lethbridge, Dianthus, Nanaimo, Galt and Matapedia escort SC 61 and ONS 54. Niagara and Lethbridge return due to weather damage. EG 5, of which Caldwell is a member escorts convoy ONS 48 and SC 60. EG 6 of which Chelsea and Barrie are members, escorts ONS 50 and SC 61.
(p. 132) B2, Chelsea is a member of B6. B6 escorted convoy HX 175 on 23-26 26 February 1942, ONS 64 from 7 Feb-12 Feb 1942, ON 57 from 18-23 January 1942. Caldwell is a member of B5. Escorted convoys ONS 56 from 12-17 January 1942, SC 65 from 28 Jan-1 Feb, ON 63 from 4-10 Feb.
(p. 139) SC 67, escorted by St. Albans, Honeysuckle, Gentian, Spikenard, Dauphin, Louisburg, Chilliwack, Shediac, Lethbridge and Pictou. One merchant sunk and Spikenard sunk.
(p. 145) Progressive withdrawal of US from convoy escort duties leads to reorganization of escort forces in February 1943. A1; Alberni, Collingwood, and Hepatica are members. A2; Mayflower, Rosthern, Agassiz, Chambly and Barrie are members. A3; Bittersweet, Chilliwack, Shediac, Algoma are members. C1; Assiniboine, St. Croix, Buctouche, Chambly, Dianthus and Nasturtium. C2; St. Laurent, Brandon, Drumheller, Morden are members. C3; Saguenay, Skeena, Wetaskiwin, Sackville, Galt, Camrose. C4; Ottawa, Restigouche, St. Francis, Lethbridge, Prescott, Eyebright, Arvida. B4; Roxborough a member. B3 Georgetown a member. B5; Caldwell a member.
(p. 377) From 8 December 1944 to 3 January 1945, the following escort groups were running convoys. comprised Runnymede (SO), St. Stephen, Eyebright, Hespeler, Long Branch, New Westminster, with Huntsville detached. C1 comprised Hallowell, Royal Mount, Arnprior (SO), Chambly, Frontenac, Orangeville with Fennel and Giffard detached. C8 comprising Stone Town (SO), Poundmaker, Edmundston, Guelph, Humberstone and Leaside. C7 comprised Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Owen Sound, and Parry Sound with Cap de la Madeleine and Collingwood detached. C4 comprised Glace Bay, Beauharnois, Atholl, Bowmanville, North Bay, Petrolia and Whitby with Wentworth (SO) nonoperational. C6 comprised Eastview (SO), Lauzon, Coburg, St. Lambert, Tillsonburg with Brandon and Peterborough detached. C2 comprised Asbestos, Kamloops, Kincardine, Norsyd with Longueil (SO) and Capilano detached. C3 comprised Kokanee (SO), Sea Cliff, St. Thomas and Trillium with Stellarton detached and Forrest Hill and Rivière du Loup nonoperational.
(p. 378-9) To counter snorkel-equipped U-boats in British coastal waters beginning in mid-December 1944, escort groups operate in overlapping patrols. From Londonderry, stationed in Shetland-Faroes narrows, off Hebrides, in the Irish Sea west of Ireland and in St. George's Channel are 6th EG comprising New Waterford (SO), Annan, Grou, Loch Morlich, Loch Achanalt and Teme with Waskesiu detached and Cape Breton and Outremont in the yard. 25th EG comprising Orkney (SO), La Hulloise, Sainte Thérèse and Thetford Mines with Joliette in yard. 26th EG comprising Beacon Hill (SO), Jonquière, Montréal, New Glasgow and Ribble. Among the units on the UK-Gibraltar route, 9th EG comprising Saint John (SO), Monnow, Nene, Port Colborne, Stormont and Swansea with Loch Alvie in yard. Detached from Western Approaches command for service in Canadian waters are 16th EG, comprising Antigonish (SO), Charlottetown, Springhill, Stettler, with Toronto in yard and Magog nonoperational - damaged beyond repair. 27th EG comprising Meon, Coaticook, Ettrick, LaSalle, and Levis.
(p. 390) In February 1945 off Moray Firth, U-309 attacks convoy WN 74 escorted by 9th EG. Saint John sinks U-boat.
(p. 391) On 7 March 1945, after an exhaustive search for U-1302, the submarine is sunk by La Hulloise, Strathadam and Thetford Mines of 25th EG. On 22 February U-1004 sinks Trentonian and a merchant from convoy BTC 76.
(p. 397) On 20 March 1945 U-1003 collides underwater with New Glasgow of 26th EG, comprising Beacon Hill, Jonquière, Ribble and Sussexvale, which had been patrolling for U-boats. Strathadam, La Hulloise and Thetford Mines of 25th EG are added to the search for the sub, of which Thetford Mines finds survivors of the U-boat which had been scuttle on 23 March. On 17 March U-878 sinks Guysborough. On 29 March, while escorting convoy BTC 111, Teme is torpedoed by U-315.
(p. 400) In March 1945, escort groups are deployed to combat snorkel-equipped U-boats in British coastal waters which operate independently and maintain radio silence. Deploying from Portsmouth is EG 26 comprising Beacon Hill (SO), Jonquière, Ribble, and Sussexvale with New Glasgow in yard. 9th EG comprising Loch Alvie, Matane, Monnow, Nene with St. Pierre detached and Saint John (SO), Port Colborne, Stormont and Swansea in yard. From Plymouth 6th EG comprising New Waterford (SO), Annan, Loch Achanalt, Loch Morlich with Waskesiu detached and Cape Breton, Grou and Outremont in yard and Teme damaged beyond repair on 29 March by U-246. Detached from Western Approaches command for service in Canadian waters is 27th EG comprising Meon (SO), Coaticook, Dunver, Ettrick, Levis with LaSalle in yard. 28th EG comprising Sainte Thérèse (SO), Buckingham, Fort Erie, Inch Arran and Prestonian.
(p. 401-2) North Atlantic convoys escorted by Canadian groups from March-April 1945 comprise C3: Kokanee (SO), Sea Cliff, St. Thomas, Stellarton, Trillium, with Rivière du Loup joining up during the voyage, Forrest Hill detached. RCN corvette Charlock (Thorlock?) attached to B3. C5: Runnymede (SO), St. Stephen, Belleville, Huntsville, Lachute, West York with Hespeler and Long Branch in yard. C2: Longueil (SO), Capilano, Asbestos, Kamloops, Kincardine, Smiths Falls, North Bay, with Norsyd in yard. C1: Hallowell (SO), Royal Mount, Arnprior, Fennel, Orangeville, with Chambly detached and Frontenac and Giffard in yard. C7: Lanark (SO), Copper Cliff, Hawkesbury, Merritonia, Parry Sound, Amherst and Cap de la Madelaine and Owen Sound in yard. C9: Penetang (SO), Victoriaville, Fredericton, Thorlock, Fergus, with Halifax detached. C4: Glace Bay (SO), Beauharnois, Bowmanville, Petrolia, Whitby with Atholl detached and Wentworth in yard. C6: Eastview (SO), Lauzon, Coburg, St. Lambert, Tillsonburg, Peterborough. C8: Stone Town (SO), Poundmaker, Humberstone, Leaside, Edmundston, with Guelph detached.
(p. 104) Caldwell is a member of British 5th EG as of 1 October 1941.
(p. 117) British escort group 5, comprising Caldwell, Vanoc, Honeysuckle, Calendula, Gentian and Celandine convoys ON 41 and HX 162 unscathed from EASTOMP to MOMP from mid-November to late December 1941.
(p. 129) British escort group EG 5, comprising Caldwell, Honeysuckle, Gentian, Loosestrife, Thyme and Fennel escort convoys ONS 56 and SC 64 from EASTOMP to MOMP from 27 December 1941 to 29 January 1942.
(p. 132) In January 1942 Caldwell remains a part of B5.
(p. 135) First US troop convoy NA 1 sails from 10-23 January from HAX to LON escorted by Beverley, Hamilton and Rockingham.
(p. 222) In January 1943 the Western Local Escort Force escort groups were organized as such. 24.18.6 comprises HMCS Hamilton, Brantford, Dundas and Gananoque.
(p. 96) Escort Group 24, comprising Skeena, Alberni, Kenogami and Orillia, escort convoy SC 42. Poor weather prevents the convoy from going around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941. The convoy comes under attack from 9-14 September 16 ships are torpedoed out of 64, with Orillia taking one tanker in tow back to harbour. Alberni and Skeena damage U-85 with depth charges. On 10 September the convoy escort is augmented by the arrival of Chambly and Moose Jaw. Their unforseen arrival allows them to surprise U-501 and sink the sub. The escort is further augmented by the corvettes Wetaskiwin, Mimose, Gladiolus and trawler Buttermere on 11 September. HMS Douglas, Leamington, Veteran, Skate and Saladin join up on 11 September, shifted from escorting convoy ON 13F. Leamington and Veteran sink U-207 on 11 September. With the escort further augmented by trawler Windemere, on 12 September Skeena, Alberni and Kenogami depart to refuel at Hvalfjord while St. Croix and Columbia join from other convoys SC 41 and HX 147 respectively. The five British destroyers are relieved on 13 September by US counterparts. On 14 September Chambly leaves for Hvalfjord.
(p. 104) As of 1 October 1941, Leamington is a member of British EG 2.
(p. 117) British escort group 2, comprising Douglas, Veteran, Leamington, Anemone, Thyme and four trawlers escort convoys ON 39 and all the ships but Thyme (replaced with Veronica and Alisma) HX 161 unscathed from EASTOMP to MOMP from mid-November to late December 1941. TG 2 comprising Leamington, with Douglas and Sweetbriar escort ONS 46 and SC 59.
(p. 132) In January 1942 Leamington remains a part of B2.
(p. 68) In service with the Royal Norwegian Navy, Mansfield sails from Lerwick, Shetlands to Lopphavet, Norway and on 11-12 April 1941, destroys a fish factory at Oksfjord.
(p. 104) Mansfield is part of EG 6 whe it takes over the escort of SC 47 from 7-17 October. Mansfield under refit in October 1941.
(p. 60) The convoy OB 287 is spotted by German recon aircraft on 19 February 1941. The convoy is then attacked by a combined force of German and Italian submarines. Montgomery is among the escorts. On 22 February the Italian submarine Marcello is sunk by one of the escorting vessels. It is thought to be Montgomery who performed the action.
(p. 104) Montgomery and Roxborough are members of British 4th EG as of 1 October 1941.
(p. 96) Escort Group 22, comprising HMS Richmond, HMS Candytuft, Bittersweet and Fennel, escort convoys ON 12S and HX 148 around the "Markgraf" wolfpack in September 1941.
(p. 104) Canadian EG 4.1.14, comprising destroyers HMS Richmond and HMS Ramsey and corvettes Sherbrooke, Chicoutimi, Chambly, Matapedia and Napanee, escorts convoy SC 47 from WESTOMP to MOMP beginning 29 September 1941, where it is relieved by British escort group EG 6 on 7 October. Richmond continues on with EG 6.
(p. 104) Montgomery and Roxborough are members of British 4th EG as of 1 October 1941.
(p. 113) British escort group 4, comprising Roxborough, Lobélia (FFN), Narcissus, Heather and Commandant Ditroyant (FFN) and five trawlers, hand over escort of convoy ONS 33 on 9 November 1941 at MOMP. On 13 November, they pick up incoming convoy HX 158 at MOMP.
(p. 117) British escort group 4, comprising Roxborough, Boadicea, Narcissus, Heather, and the Free French Lobélia and Commandant Détroyant escort convoys ON 47 and HX 165 unscathed from EASTOMP to MOMP from mid-November to late December 1941.
