North Atlantic convoy

Silver gelatin print by W.E. Williams, 1941. Image shows a convoy, including HMS Repulse, Admiralty, during the Battle of the Atlantic. Photo taken from S.S. Trader, Harrison Line. Williams notes on verso, "When convoy reformed [after dispursing during gale] small Dutch vessel in foreground was missing. On strength of photos I took enquiry at Liver Building pronounced loss an 'act of God'".