The Arctic Convoys transported four million tons of supplies to Russia during World War II, in what Sir Winston Churchill described as “the worst journey in the world”.
Learn the stories from our brave veterans and their families.
78 convoys made the perilous journey to and from Russia, through freezing conditions and attacks in the Arctic Circle after Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941.
The remote Loch Ewe was the gathering point for many of the convoys and several fragile wartime buildings remain.
Find our Frequently Asked Questions, and discover book recommendations and other resources to help you learn more about the Convoys
Arctic Convoy Museum
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