Corvette Port Arthur

Corvette Port Arthur — Plot

This short documentary examines the role of convoy ships during World War II, focusing on the Corvette Port Arthur. The corvette, a highly mobile weapon of destruction, is used to combat German U-boats and escort convoys through the Atlantic Ocean. Following the corvette through an encounter with an enemy submarine, the film offers a glimpse into a day in the life of the Royal Canadian Navy.

• Release date
• January 2, 1943
• Runtime
• 22 min
• Genres
• War, Documentary
• Director
• Joris Ivens