Ships hit by U-boats


HMCS Esquimalt (J 272)


HMCS Esquimalt (J 272)

NameHMCS Esquimalt (J 272)
Type:Fleet minesweeper (Bangor)
Tonnage590 tons
Completed1940 - Marine Industries Ltd, Sorel, Quebec 
OwnerRoyal Canadian Navy 
Homeport 
Date of attack16 Apr 1945Nationality:      Canadian
 
FateSunk by U-190 (Hans-Erwin Reith)
Position44.28N, 63.10W - Grid BB 72
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Complement70 officers and men (44 dead and 26 survivors).
Convoy
Route 
Cargo 
History  
Notes on loss

The HMCS Esquimalt was commanded by Lt R.C. Macmillan (DSC with bar).

 


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