Northern Ireland during the Battle of the Atlantic

During the Second World War, victory in the Battle of the Atlantic was of great importance to the Allies. Northern Ireland played a key role in its outcome.

Convoy Escorts

Between 16th - 22nd February 1941, a photographer from the Belfast Telegraph captured a series of photos of Corvettes on duty escorting a convoy in the North Atlantic.

H.M.S. Scimitar (H-21) on escort duty in the North Atlantic on 18th February 1941

An unnamed Corvette on escort duty in the North Atlantic on 16th February 1941

H.M.S. Scimitar (H-21) on escort duty in the North Atlantic on 18th February 1941

Crew members on board a vessel on convoy patrol prepare to launch depth charges in the North Atlantic on 22nd February 1941

Gunners on board a vessel on convoy patrol prepare for an air attack in the North Atlantic on 22nd February 1941

Crew members on board a vessel on convoy patrol prepare to launch depth charges in the North Atlantic on 22nd February 1941