The escort force steaming into Reykjavik harbor, as seen from the quarterdeck of the US battleship New York (BB-34). The ship astern of New York is the Arkansas (BB-33), followed by the heavy cruisers Brooklyn (CL-40) and Nashville (CL-43). The gun mount is a 3"/50 caliber gun. On the left is a quick-release life ring. (National Archives photo)
