Nate Hendley is a Toronto-based journalist and author. His work has appeared in The National Post, Maclean’s magazine, and numerous trade and business publications. He has also written scripts for podcasts, feature articles for the website of TVOntario and several books, primarily in the true-crime genre.
Nate’s last book, The Beatle Bandit won the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence for Non-Fiction 2022 and was nominated for a Heritage Toronto 2022 Book Award.
Nate’s latest book, Atrocity on the Atlantic, was published earlier this month by Dundurn Press.
Atrocity on the Atlantic examines a largely forgotten Canadian wartime tragedy.
Nate’s website (www.natehendley.ca) offers more details about his books and background.
Atrocity on the Atlantic: The Long Wake of a Forgotten War Crime
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).
