Convoy PQ 5 explained

Convoy PQ 5 was the sixth of the Arctic Convoys of World War II by which the Western Allies supplied material aid to the Soviet Union in its fight with Nazi Germany. The Convoy sailed from Hvalfjord, Iceland on 27 November 1941 and arrived at Archangelsk on 13 December 1941.

Ships

The convoy consisted of 7 transport ships (5 British and 2 Russian) all of which arrived safely, The close escort comprised four minesweepers and distant cover was provided by the cruiser HMS Sheffield

Ships involved

Convoyed ships

+Ships convoyed[1] NameYearFlagGRTNotes
1930 United Kingdom4,019Convoy Commodore
1938 United Kingdom5,445
1941 United Kingdom6,209
19323,962
19213,771
1936 United Kingdom4,312Wintered In North Russia
1928 United Kingdom4,817

Escorts

+Ships convoyedNameFlagTypeNotes
Escort 30 November – 7 December
Escort 7–13 December
Escort 27 November – 7 December
Escort 27 November – 7 December
Escort 7–13 December
Escort 27 November – 13 December

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Convoy PQ.5. 15 October 2013. Arnold Hague Convoy Database.