The RMS Aquitania in Convoy, 1942
The Atlantic was a dangerous place to be in 1942. German U-boats were devastating Allied convoys as they sailed between the U.S. and the British isles. This film of convoy activity was shot by U.S. Navy photographers. I can't identify most of the ships, but Cunard's Aquitania is instantly recognizable. There is no mistaking her four-stack profile, the last of its kind.
Some additional notes:
The single-stack liner at 1:25 is the RMS Andes of the Royal Mail Line.
The battleship at 1:50 appears to be the USS New York (BB-34).
At 3:24 you can see an escort carrier off the bow of the Aquitania.
At 4:22 the convoy arrives in port, which appears to be the mouth of the river Clyde. The British aircraft carrier seen in this shot is not identified by name.
The aircraft carrier at 4:45 is the USS Wasp (CV-7). She was a part of TF 39 that arrived at the Clyde on April 9, 1942. She was there in preparation for the Malta convoys.
The original film is silent, so I've added some appropriate music.
If you recognize other ships in this video, leave a comment and I'll incorporate the information into this description.
Видео The RMS Aquitania in Convoy, 1942 канала Speed Graphic Film and Video
Some additional notes:
The single-stack liner at 1:25 is the RMS Andes of the Royal Mail Line.
The battleship at 1:50 appears to be the USS New York (BB-34).
At 3:24 you can see an escort carrier off the bow of the Aquitania.
At 4:22 the convoy arrives in port, which appears to be the mouth of the river Clyde. The British aircraft carrier seen in this shot is not identified by name.
The aircraft carrier at 4:45 is the USS Wasp (CV-7). She was a part of TF 39 that arrived at the Clyde on April 9, 1942. She was there in preparation for the Malta convoys.
The original film is silent, so I've added some appropriate music.
If you recognize other ships in this video, leave a comment and I'll incorporate the information into this description.
Видео The RMS Aquitania in Convoy, 1942 канала Speed Graphic Film and Video
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