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

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Date

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