Aftermath
New Westminster City and Empire Starlight were bombed in Murmansk port on the 3rd of April.
New Westminster City was lost, Empire Starlight was salvaged post war and renamed Murmansk.
Harpalion and Empire Cowper were lost on the return convoy, Convoy QP 10.
| Date | Ship | Tonnage | Flag | Sunk by | Crew | POW | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 April | New Westminster City | 4,747 | Luftwaffe | 52 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 April | Empire Starlight | 6,850 | Luftwaffe | 68 | 0 | 1 | |
| 11 April | Empire Cowper | 7,164 | Luftwaffe | 68 | 0 | 19* | |
| 13 April | Harpalion | 5,486 | U-435 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
- A former crewmember of the New Westminster City died on this ship
Read more about this topic: Convoy PQ 13
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