Royal Navy - Arctic
Operations HMS Mahratta
HMS Mahratta was escorting convoy JW-57 when she
was struck by a Gnat from U-990.
The destroyer sank within minutes at position 71.12N, 13.30E. Only 16 men
survived out of a crew of 236.
Name |
# |
Type |
Class |
Mahratta |
G 23 |
Destroyer |
M-class |
Built: |
1943 |
Lost: |
25.2.1944 |
Operation |
Date |
Location / Other |
Gearbox IV | May-June 1943 | Re-supply of the Spitzbergen Garrison. |
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Ship |
Postmark |
Date |
Sender |
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