Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Convoy PQ-17 Destroyed - German U-Boat" Original Oil on Canvas painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 29c Convoy PQ-17 Destroyed 1942 German U-Boat stamp issued July 5, 1992. The German U-boats preyed on Convoy PQ-17 like sharks. Circling voraciously, the enemy submarines picked their targets and attacked at will. During the fearsome days of July 5 through July 8, the enemy sank most of the 35 ships; less than a dozen reached Archangel. The loss of lives was onerous, and the loss of supplies was inestimable. Of the original 200,000 tons of cargo, only 70,000 reached Archangel. The German "wolf packs" had deprived the Soviet military of valuable supplies, including more than 400 tanks, 200 aircraft, and 3,300 vehicles. Image Size: 13.5 x 16.25 in. Overall Size: 17.5 x 20.25 in. Unframed. (B13865) See More