Photos Arctic Convoy Photos Ww2

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The Arctic convoys of World War II were oceangoing convoys which sailed from the United Kingdom, Iceland, and North America to northern ports in the Soviet Union - primarily Arkhangelsk (Archangel) and Murmansk, both in modern-day Russia. Although there were two gaps with no sailings between July and September 1942, and March and November 1943, there were 78 convoys between August 1941 and May 1945,[1] sailing via several seas of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.


About 1400 merchant ships delivered essential supplies to the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease program, escorted by ships of the Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, and the U.S. Navy. Eighty-five merchant vessels and 16 Royal Navy warships (two cruisers, six destroyers, eight other escort ships) were lost. Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine lost a number of vessels including one battleship, three destroyers and at least 30 U-boats as well as a large number of aircraft. The convoys demonstrated the Allies commitment to helping the Soviet Union, prior to the opening of a Second Front, and tied up a substantial part of Germany's Navy and Air Force
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_convoys_of_World_War_II

Here are some photos from the Imperial War Museum


CONVOYS TO RUSSIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR - CONVOY RA64, 17 - 28 FEBRUARY 1945. © IWM (A 27518)IWM Non Commercial Licence
A liberty ship on Convoy RA64 sails in heavy seas in the Arctic Ocean.


CONVOYS TO RUSSIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR - CONVOY RA64, 17 - 28 FEBRUARY 1945. © IWM (A 27565)IWM Non Commercial Licence


THE ARCTIC CONVOYS 1941-1945. © IWM (MH 27855)IWM Non Commercial Licence


CONVOYS TO RUSSIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR - CONVOY JW53, 15-27 FEBRUARY 1943. © IWM (A 15389)IWM Non Commercial Licence


CONVOYS TO RUSSIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR - CONVOY PQ 18, SEPTEMBER 1942. © IWM (A 12022)IWM Non Commercial Licence


ABOARD HMS SHEFFIELD DURING AN ARCTIC CONVOY ESCORT PATROL, DECEMBER 1941. © IWM (A 6892)IWM Non Commercial Licence

 

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And more


THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. © IWM (A 6872)IWM Non Commercial Licence


CONVOY TO RUSSIA, WITH A BRITISH CRUISER ESCORT ON ARCTIC LIFELINE. DECEMBER 1941, ON BOARD THE CRUISER HMS SHEFFIELD.. © IWM (A 6859)IWM Non Commercial Licence


THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. © IWM (A 8143)IWM Non Commercial Licence
HMS DUKE OF YORK battling against heavy seas and a north easterly gale of 50 to 60 knots, while maintaining her position in the battle squadron during an Arctic convoy to Russia (photographed from the aircraft carrier HMS VICTORIOUS).

 

[Bombardier]

Awesome photos mate. Here are some from our galleries posted by @Geoff Stephenson
The photos belonged to his dad Stanley stephenson a Royal Marine onboard HMS Sheffield

 

[Razzle]

Again wonderful photographs that should enlighten us all of the effort, suffering and sacrifices men on these Arctic convoys endured.
I imagine one of the biggest fears would be ending up in the drink, a man would have no chance at those temperatures.
Brave brave men

 

[Firefox]

CONVOYS TO RUSSIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR - CONVOY PQ 18, SEPTEMBER 1942. © IWM (A 12022)IWM Non Commercial Licence

JAAAAAYSUS!
look how close the ship is behind the explosion.
Must have been terrified, I know I would have been. Didnt notice that when I first posted them

 

[diman]

British escort carriers Emperor and Strike a destroyer in a stormy sea while escorting a convoy in the USSR

security escort jamming German submarine

Northern fleet destroyer Gremyashchy puts a smokescreen

 

[Bombardier]

Great photos Diman

Gremyashchy (thunderous)
Transferred to the Soviet Northern Fleet in 1941,
Used as a target for nuclear testing 1957, near Novaya Zemlya

 

[diman]

JAAAAAYSUS!
look how close the ship is behind the explosion.
Must have been terrified, I know I would have been. Didnt notice that when I first posted them

Convoy PQ-18

 

[diman]

Escorting the damaged torpedo 22081944 North Atlantic aircraft carrier Nabob

The boat with the English aircraft carrier Trumpeter with Soviet tug makes its way through the ice of the Kola Bay.

Transport Christopher Newport torpedoed, but still afloat

Не-115

 

[Bombardier]

Again a good follow up post Diman
Your getting the hang of this now

 

[Brit-Pop]

Again wonderful photographs that should enlighten us all of the effort, suffering and sacrifices men on these Arctic convoys endured.
I imagine one of the biggest fears would be ending up in the drink, a man would have no chance at those temperatures.
Brave brave men

X2 the temps in the water would have killed you in minutes.

Respect salute;

 

[diman]

Russia
St. Petersburg

 

[Bombardier]

just bumping this post.
great shots of bad conditions during the Arctic Comvoys

 

[Bigbird]

A good visualisation of the awful conditions these brave men went through in the name of freedom

 

[diman]

dailymail.co.uk
Vladimir Putin's propaganda coup at V-Day commemorations in Moscow
By Amanda PerThen for The Mail on Sunday

As a former KGB officer, Vladimir Putin knows a thing or two about turning adversity to his advantage.

So when David Cameron snubbed his Red Square 'Victory Day' commemorations, the Russian leader was determined to outsmart him with a cunning propaganda initiative.

In place of the Prime Minister on the VIP podium, Putin gave pride of place to three British Arctic convoy heroes.

Ernie Kennedy, Geoff Shelton and David Craig (circled) were seated immediately behind the Russian president and alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping during the Victory Day commemorations in Moscow

The veterans served on ships in the Arctic convoys during the Second World War – braving temperatures of minus 40C and stormy seas to deliver vital supplies to their Russian allies

Ernie Kennedy, Geoff Shelton and David Craig were seated immediately behind the Russian president and alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The strategic positioning ensured that TV images that flashed around the world included the three Britons wearing their medals and Arctic convoy white berets.

The trio were awarded the Arctic star medal for their role in the Second World War

And Mr Putin's coup was complete when two of the trio criticised Mr Cameron for not attending the parade and accused the Government of behaving 'like spoilt children'.

The veterans served on ships in the Arctic convoys during the Second World War – braving temperatures of minus 40C and stormy seas to deliver vital supplies to their Russian allies as they fought back the Nazi invasion on the Eastern Front.

Mr Cameron, US President Barack Obama and other Western leaders decided to stay away from the Moscow parade last weekend in protest at Russia's annexation of Crimea and its military intervention in eastern Ukraine, where it supports separatist rebels.

Instead, Sir Winston Churchill's grandson, Tory MP Sir Nicholas Soames, represented Britain.

Mr Shelton, 89, of Edinburgh, said: 'President Putin gave us the best seats there. I think he wanted to show that we were representing the UK in Mr Cameron's absence.

'Mr Cameron should have come and I feel very annoyed that he didn't. It doesn't matter what the Government thinks or what's happening in Ukraine – it is petty and callous to ignore the sacrifice that was made by the 20 million Russians who died in the war.'

Mr Craig, 90, of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, added: 'The Russians have treated us a lot better than our own Government, who have just behaved like spoilt children.

'When I watched the display of military strength, I just thought of the millions of Russians who lost their lives helping us to win the war.'

Sir Nicholas insisted Mr Cameron was right not to attend but was quick to pay tribute to the veterans. He said: 'I was humbled beyond words to meet them…Churchill called their journey 'the most dangerous voyage in the world'.'

The convoy veterans were awarded dedicated Arctic Star service medals only in 2013 after a long fight for recognition. Ministers had previously refused to mark their bravery because they said the conflict was too long ago.

Mr Putin awarded them the Russian Ushakov medal at the same time for their courage in keeping supply lines open.

 

[Bombardier]

So when David Cameron snubbed his Red Square 'Victory Day' commemorations, the Russian leader was determined to outsmart him with a cunning propaganda initiative.

Well done Mr Putin, that will teach Cameron

 

[Firefox]

I bet they treated the old boys like royalty too. Good Man VP