| Navy | The Royal Navy |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Class | M |
| Pennant | G 23 |
| Built by | Scotts Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. (Greenock, Scotland) |
| Ordered | |
| Laid down | 18 Aug 1941 |
| Launched | 28 Jul 1942 |
| Commissioned | 8 Apr 1943 |
| Lost | 25 Feb 1944 |
| Loss position | 71.12N, 13.30E (See a map) |
| History | HMS Mahratta (Lt.Cdr. Eric Arthur Forbes Drought, DSC, RN) was escorting convoy JW-57 when she was struck by a Gnat from U-990. The destroyer sank within minutes at position 71º12'N, 13º30'E. Only 16 men survived out of a crew of 236. Commanding Officer: Hit by U-boat |
| Former name | HMS Marksman |
Commands listed for HMS Mahratta (G 23)
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| Commander | From | To | |
| 1 | Lt.Cdr. Eric Arthur Forbes Drought, DSC, RN | 18 Feb 1943 | 25 Feb 1944 (+) |
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