Atrocity on the Atlantic
On this Remembrance Day, please remember the sacrifice of the men and women on board Canadian hospital ship Llandovery Castle.
Author Nate Hendley will offer a Remembrance Day presentation about this sadly forgotten tragedy.
Background:
On the evening of June 27, 1918, an unarmed, clearly marked Canadian hospital ship called the Llandovery Castle was torpedoed off the coast of Ireland by a German U-boat. Sinking hospital ships violated international treaties, so the sub-commander tried to kill the survivors to conceal his war crime. Most of the ship’s crew and Canadian Army Medical Corps (CAMC) personnel on board—including fourteen female nurses—died. A handful of survivors escaped to bear witness, leading to global outrage and an unprecedented ruling in a German courtroom.
Nate Hendley’s book, Atrocity on the Atlantic examines this largely forgotten tragedy that took the lives of over 230 people and forever changed war crimes prosecutions and international law. Nate’s presentation about the Llandovery Castle ambush and aftermath lasts one hour and includes time for audience questions.
Books will be available for sale and signing after the event (cash or credit accepted).
