The following links offer information about the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II, a brief history of destroyer escorts, and the USS SLATER's history page on this website. These pages will give you and your class some background information that will help to place the USS SLATER within the context of World War II history.


Nautical Vocabulary-Turn your landlubbers into sailors!Familiarize yourself and your students with some nautical terms before your visit to the SLATER.

Batte of the Atlantic- The Imperial War Museum's online exhibition of the Battle of the Atlantic.

Destroyer Escort History- The Official Website of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association.

USS SLATER History- The History page from the USS SLATER's website.


Now that your students have learned about the SLATER's role in the Battle of the Atlantic, let them take command of a convoy and escort it safely to England! This game is from the British Broadcasting Corporation's website. Requires Flash.

Convoy Escort Game