Battle Of The Atlantic Collection

The Flower class corvette HMS Camellia (K31) getting up steam before escorting a convoy across the North Atlantic. December 1941

Cheering sailors and Wrens of the Royal Navy line the entrance to Gladstone dock in Bootle, Liverpool to celebrate the arrival of the U-boat destroyer Captain Frederick John Walker on board HMS Stork

German Uboat U1060 seen here a grounded in the Norwegian Sea south-west of Bronnoysund on the northern tip of the skerry Fleina in the Vegafjord, in position 65.24, 3N, 11.59, 5E

The German battleship Bismarck burns on the horizon approximately 350 miles west of Brest, France in the Atlantic Ocean after being engaged by the British battleships King George V

Allied steamer being torpedoed by a German U-boat. Circa 1941

German Uboat U744 seen being captured after being attacked for over 30 hours with depth charges from HMS Icarus, and the following ships of the Canadian Escort Group; HMCS St

Leigh Light a powerful carbon arc searchlight of 20 inches used for spotting U-boats on the surface at night fitted to a Liberator aircraft of Royal Air Force Coastal Command. Circa 1943

The British destroyer HMS Fury refuels from the cruiser HMS Trinidad despite heavy seas and falling snow whilst on patrol in the North Atlantic. 9th March 1942

HMS Cossack returns to Leith on 17 February 1940, after rescuing the British prisoners held in Graf Spees supply ship Altmark

Consolidated PBY Catalina Flying Boat

German U-boats surrender to forces of the Royal Navy at Loch Eriboll on the far north coast of Scotland during the Second World War

HMS Edinburgh Passes Under Tower Bridge, London
HMS Edinburgh, a type 42 Destroyer and last in its class, is assisted by a tug under Tower Bridge on the River Thames during her final visit to the capital before decommisioning

American destoyer loaned to the Royal Navy under the destroyers-for-bases deal between the United States
6015155 American destoyer loaned to the Royal Navy under the destroyers-for-bases deal between the United States and Britain escorting an Atlantic convoy, World War II

Empress of Britain, British ocean liner torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-32, World War II, October 1940 (photo)
6015187 Empress of Britain, British ocean liner torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-32, World War II, October 1940 (photo) by English Photographer

Two British RAF Short Sunderland flying boats rescuing the crew of the merchant ship Kensington Court
6014673 Two British RAF Short Sunderland flying boats rescuing the crew of the merchant ship Kensington Court, torpedoed and sunk by German U-boat U-32, World War II

Captain W. R. Patterson, the captain of the Royal Navy battleship King George V which was
Captain W.R. Patterson, the captain of the Royal Navy battleship King George V which was was involved in the hunt for and pursuit of the German battleship Bismarck

A German U-boat caught in a hail of gunfire and bombs dropped by a Sunderland flying boat of RAF Coastal Command in the Bay of Biscay. June 1942

German U-boat forced to surface after an attack by a Hudson aircraft of R. A. F
German U-boat forced to surface after an attack by a Hudson aircraft of R.A.F. Coastal Command. Circa August 1941

Admiral Sir Percy Lockhart Harnam Noble seen here congratulating the crew of HMS Stork after sinking U-754 by depth charge and then ramming the damaged U-Boat. Picture taken circa 1st June 1942

The last moments of German submarine U973 following a rocket attack by a Swordfish aircraft (816 Sqn Fa/X) from HMS Chaser in the Norwegian Sea north-west of Narvik, Norway, in position 70.04N

U-Boat 610 surprised and sunk. 8th October 1943 Photograph shows the depth charge explosions straddling U-Boat 610 which was surprised on the surface and sunk north-west of Ireland

Depth charges straddling the U-boat U-266 during an attack by a Handley Page Halifax GR Mk II of No.58 Squadron in the Bay of Biscay, 15 May 1943

Smoke belching from the conning tower of German Uboat U744 after being attacked for over 30 hours with depth charges and forced to the surface by HMS Icarus

The Gunnery Officer and director layer in the Director Control Tower aboard the Polish Navy destroyer ORP Piorun (Thunderbolt) during a patrol in the Western Approaches. Circa February 1941

Smoke screen put up by US destroyers whilst circling HMS Enterprise. 27th June 1944

Smoke screen put up by US destroyers whilst circling the British cruiser Dido. 6th June 1944

The British corvette Launceston Castle following a trail of U-Boats into Scapa after their surrender. 31st May 1945

Operation at sea saves sailors life. November 1944, on board the cruiser HMS Berwick, in northern waters. A destroyer rating believed to be suffering from appendicitis was transferred from his ship

H Nor MS Rose a Norwegian Flower Class Corvette seen here on convoy escort duties. 7th January 1943

HMS Kipling with her guns manned and ready for action whilst on patrol in the Western Approaches. Circa May 1940

Barrage balloons for merchant ships 31st October 1941 Balloons being transferred from the balloon launch to merchant ships off the coast of Greenock

A K Class destroyer cutting across the wake of HMS Kelvin during a patrol of the Western Approaches. Circa May 1940

The decks of HMS Milne are awash as she ploughs through heavy seas in the North Atlantic. Circa December 1943

Battle of the Atlantic. Officers on the bridge of a destroyer, escorting a large convoy of ships, keep a sharp look out for attacking submarines. Circa October 1941

Western Approaches Command, Derby House, Liverpool. Which is home to the operations and tactical command for the Battle of the Atlantic

Naval Radar: The radar operator at his action station in a British convoy escort. He passes range (from the cathode ray tube immediately in front of him)

RCN sailors ashore from one of the first Canadian destroyers to arrive in Britain following the declaration of war. Circa 1940

The German battleship Bismarck burns on the horizon approximately 350 miles west of Brest, France in the Atlantic Ocean. After being engaged by the British battleships King George V

A German leaflet which was dropped over Britain. June 1941

An RAF Sergeant interpreter discusses domestic business with Portuguese women who have undertaken laundry work for RAF personnel in the tented encampment at Lagens, The Azores

The crew of HMS Haarlem celebrate below decks after sinking a German U-boat Circa August 1940

A Sunderland aircraft of 422 Sqn RCAF from RAF Castle Archdale seen here attacking German U-boat U-625 in the North Atlantic west of Ireland 10th March 1944 Picture shows

A new life saving raft which it is hoped will save the lives of thousands of ship wrecked merchant seamen being completed in Hull. 30th April 1942

R. A. F Coastal Command Sunderland kills U Boat
R.A.F Coastal Command Sunderland kills U Boat. Sighting his first U boat after more than 500 hours of flying with R.A.F. Coastal Command, Flying Officer W.B Tilley, of Melbourne, Victoria

A Avro Anson of Coastal Command working in cooperation with two convoy escorts hunt down a German U-Boat in the Western Approaches in the spring of 1940

The Hunt Class destroyer HMS Brocklesby steaming at high speed during a target practice exercise off Plymouth Sound 4th November 1941

The Flower class corvette HMS Hibiscus (K24) escorting a convoy on the North Atlantic. September 1941

A US destroyer fires a pattern of depth charges during a search for a German U-boat. 9th November 1942 The depth charge was the main anti-submarine warfare weapon used against the German submarine

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"The Battle of the Atlantic: A Harrowing Tale of Courage and Perseverance" As the Flower class corvette HMS Camellia (K31) got up steam, her crew prepared for another arduous journey escorting a convoy through treacherous waters. The cheers of sailors and Wrens from the Royal Navy lined the entrance to Gladstone dock, bidding them farewell with hope in their hearts. In the Norwegian Sea, a haunting sight met their eyes - German U-boat U1060 grounded southwest of Bronnoysund. It served as a stark reminder of the constant threat lurking beneath the waves, ready to strike at any moment. Circa 1941, an Allied steamer fell victim to a ruthless German U-boat attack. Torpedoes ripped through its hull, sending shockwaves across the ocean. This devastating scene epitomized the relentless struggle faced by those defending vital supply lines during World War II. To combat this menace, innovative technology like Leigh Light came into play. A powerful carbon arc searchlight capable of spotting lurking U-boats from afar became an invaluable asset in protecting convoys and ensuring safe passage. Amidst these perilous waters, stories of heroism emerged. HMS Cossack returned triumphantly to Leith after rescuing British prisoners held captive by enemy forces on February 17th, 1940. Their bravery echoed throughout history as they defied all odds to bring their compatriots back home. The collaboration between nations was crucial in this battle for supremacy over the Atlantic Ocean. An American destroyer loaned under destroyers-for-bases deal joined hands with Britain's Royal Navy to safeguard convoys traversing these dangerous waters during World War II. However, tragedy struck even amidst such valiant efforts. The majestic Empress of Britain met her untimely demise when she was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-32 in October 1940.