During WWII, the mines on Bell Island Newfoundland supplied iron ore that accounted for one -third of Canada's steel production. If Germany interrupted this flow of

ore, even temporarily, the war effort could be seriously affected. On the night of September 4th, 1942, a German U-Boat brought the battle of the Atlantic to Canada’ s shores. The story of the lost ships and men and their connection to the now submerged mine offers a fascinating look at Canadian history. Jill Heinerth, Steve Lewis, Gemma Smith and Phil Short will present a panel discussion highlighted by their recent return to the Bell Island Mines and the war wrecks that defined the geography of Canada.