The Destruction of Arctic Convoy PQ17
Church Knowle Village Hall, Wareham, BH20 5NF
Friday 24th April 2026
On 4 July, Convoy PQ17, crossing the Barents Sea with supplies for Russia, was ordered to scatter by the Admiralty. This decision led to huge merchant ship losses and is viewed as one of the most shameful episodes in Royal Navy history. Thirty years later, it was subject to a famous libel trial.
With new evidence from recently released data, Andy Boyd, author of Arms for Russia and the Naval War in the Arctic, takes a fresh look at how and why this disaster happened and its consequences.
With new evidence from recently released data, Andy Boyd, author of Arms for Russia and the Naval War in the Arctic, takes a fresh look at how and why this disaster happened and its consequences.
