Canot Saint-Yves

The chapel on Île Callot in Carentec houses a plaque paying tribute to the canot Saint-Yves and its occupants.
Plaque text:

This statue was donated to Notre-Dame de Callot in 1947, following a vow.

During the night of June 7, 1943, some twenty young people embark aboard the Saint Yves, a small 11m hourglass. They make their way ashore to go and fight for the liberation of France.

Repelled by a convoy of the German navy, they then vow, in the event of a successful outcome to their escape, to offer a statue of Saint Yves to Notre Dame de Callot.

They will arrive safe and sound the next day in Fowey

Photo credit and contribution Philippe Boudot.

The chapel on Île Callot in Carentec houses a plaque paying tribute to the canot Saint-Yves and its occupants.Plaque text:This statue was donated to Notre-Dame de Callot in 1947, following a vow.During the night of June 7, 1943, some twenty young people embark aboard the Saint Yves, a small 11m hourglass. They make their way ashore to go and fight for the liberation of France.Repelled by a convoy of the German navy, they then vow, in the event of a successful outcome to their escape, to offer a statue of Saint Yves to Notre Dame de Callot.They will arrive safe and sound the next day in FoweyPhoto credit and contribution Philippe Boudot.