Most convoys were protected by destroyers, escort destroyers, corvettes and sometimes heavy or light cruisers. Also they were normally escorted by antisubmarine flying boats like the short Sunderland and the PBY Catalina.
Before the U.S. entered World War II, American merchant ships in the Atlantic were protected by the U.S. Navy's neutrality patrols, which aimed to safeguard American interests and vessels from submarine attacks, particularly from German U-boats. Additionally, the U.S. implemented convoy systems, where merchant ships traveled in groups, escorted by naval vessels to enhance their safety against potential threats. Despite these measures, tensions escalated, leading to increasing attacks on American ships, which contributed to the eventual U.S. entry into the war.
It attacks ships & whales but i don't think it attacks humans!
The bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. There were other attacks by German submarines that would come in 'wolf packs.'
The group of destroyers that escorted merchant ships across the Atlantic in groups during World War II was known as a "convoy." These convoys were protected by naval escorts, primarily destroyers, to defend against attacks from German U-boats and aircraft. The strategy was crucial in ensuring the safe passage of supplies and troops between North America and Europe. This coordinated effort helped mitigate losses and maintain vital supply lines.
In convoys, many ships sailing together protected by warships to hunt for German U-boats (submarines)
Neutrality Patrols
Neutrality Patrols
Neutrality Patrols
Neutrality Patrols
Neutrality Patrols
Caused individual merchant/supply ships to get together in convoys.
Supply ships generally go to Antarctica when the sea ice melts on the Southern Ocean, so that the supply ships can get to Antarctic ports. This season is usually October or November.