Gerry Lunn: Atlantic Jewish Council

Atlantic Jewish Council: A travelling exhibition created by the museum and the Atlantic Jewish Council chronicles the trying journey of the ships 900 Jewish passengers, who thought they were making their escape from Nazi Germany, according to The Telegram. The passengers eventually ended up in The Netherlands, Belgium and France, which became overrun by the Nazis, as well as Great Britain and But the story of the MS St. Louiss voyage in May 1939 is one that should nevertheless be told, said Gerry Lunn, curator of exhibitions at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax. But when Cuba broke a promise to provide refuge, the ship searched for other countries to take those seeking a safe haven, only to be denied again and again, including by Canada its last hope. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.