Convoy routes

Convoy route JW


CodeJW
RouteLoch Ewe, UK - Kola Fjord, Russia
AreaArctic Ocean
NotesFrom December 1942 the JW system replaced the former PQ. Generally, a part of the convoys headed directly to Arkhangelsk.

There were all in all 21 JW convoys with 552 ships (excluding the escorts). 5 ships were sunk by U-boats.



ConvoysDateLosses
JW-56AJan 19444 ships sunk for a total of 21.584 tons
JW-56BJan 19441 ship sunk for a total of 1.810 tons
JW-57Feb 19441 ship sunk for a total of 1.920 tons
JW-59Aug 19441 ship sunk for a total of 1.350 tons
JW-64Feb 1945
JW-65Mar 19452 ships sunk for a total of 8.560 tons


6 JW convoys successfully attacked in the war.



Map showing ships hit from convoys on route JW. 11 ships with known position.

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