Sailors from HMCS Athabascan approach five fortunate survivors of U-558, sunk four days earlier in the Bay of Biscay, July 24, 1943

The rescue of 5 Germans of U-558 by Athabaskan

In the above photo Athabaskan signalman Bill Stewart on leave visits English relatives of his family's neighbors back home in Toronto.  This is a photo of the Pulsford family of 5 Gerald Road, Bournmouth.  If they don't look too happy it is probably because they have used up a months worth of rations to put on a proper "tea" for their Canadian visitor.  Sadly, Bill Stewart would die in the final combat of the Athabaskan.  The man in uniform is not Bill, Bill is behind the camera.

Signalman Bill G. Stewart-photographer

The five survivors of U-558 have just been towed over to the side of HMCS Athabaskan for rescue - July 24, 1943