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Corvette Port Arthur (1943)
Directed by Joris Ivens
War, Documentary · 22m
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.
Crew
- Director
- Joris Ivens
Details
- Release date
- 1943-01-02
- Runtime
- 22m
- Genres
- War, Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- Canada
- Production
- ONF | NFB