The convoy was protected by the following escorts:- * 10 Corvettes * HMS Alisma (K185) * HMS Begonia (K66) * HMS Dianella (K07) * HMS Fleur De Lys (K122) * HMS Jasmine (K23) * HMS Kingcup (K33) * HMS Larkspur (K82) * HMS Pimpernel (K71) * HMS Rhododendron (K78) * HMS Sunflower (K41) * 1 Sloop * HMS Black Swan (L57) * 4 ASW Trawlers * HMS Drangey (FY195) * HMS Lady Shirley * HMS Paynter (FY242) * HMT St Nectan * 1 Converted cargo ship * HMS Goodwin