1939 ⟶ First Eastbound Transatlantic Convoy Sails

The first eastbound transatlantic convoy sets sail from Hali...
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🚢 First Eastbound Transatlantic Convoy Sails

The first eastbound transatlantic convoy sets sail from Halifax, Canada, towards Liverpool, UK. 357 such HX convoys will follow.⟶
First Eastbound Transatlantic Convoy Sails (1939)
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🚢 Admiralty Orders Adoption of Convoy System

As a protection against U-boats, the Admiralty orders the adoption of the convoy system.⟶
Admiralty Orders Adoption of Convoy System (1939)
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🚢 Heavy Convoy Losses Due to U-boats

Very heavy convoy losses during this period as numbers of U-boats increase.⟶
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⚓ Continued Convoy Losses in the Atlantic

Continued convoy losses in the Atlantic.⟶
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