Ships hit by U-boats


HMS Hebe (J 24)

British Fleet minesweeper


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NameHMS Hebe (J 24)
Type:Fleet minesweeper (Halcyon)
Tonnage835 tons
Completed1937 - Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth 
OwnerThe Admiralty 
Homeport 
Date of attack22 Nov 1943Nationality:      British
 
FateSunk by U-453 (Egon Reiner von Schlippenbach)
Position41.08N, 16.52E - Grid CJ 6689
Complement110 officers and men (38 dead and 72 survivors).
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Cargo 
History  
Notes on loss

On 22 Nov, 1943, HMS Hebe (J 24) (Lt A.L. Gulvin) struck a mine laid on 11 November by U-453, while sweeping mines off Bari and sank.

 
CrewlistsWe have listing of 38 people who were on this vessel 

Location of attack on HMS Hebe (J 24).

ship sunk.


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