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HMS Mahratta (G 23)

Destroyer of the M class

NavyThe Royal Navy
TypeDestroyer
ClassM 
PennantG 23 
Built byScotts Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. (Greenock, Scotland) 
Ordered 
Laid down18 Aug, 1941 
Launched28 Jul, 1942 
Commissioned8 Apr, 1943 
Lost25 Feb, 1944 
Loss position71.12N, 13.30E (See a map)
 
HistoryHMS 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:
Lt.Cdr. Eric Arthur Forbes Drought, DSC, RN
18 February 1943 - 25 February 1944+ 

Hit by U-boat
Sunk on 25 Feb, 1944 by U-990 (Nordheimer).

Former nameHMS Marksman

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