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HMS Escort (1934) DD (4th) |
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This the fourth ship to carry the name HMS Escort was an E
Class, destroyer. Built by Scotts, laid down 30-Mar-1933, launched 29-Mar-1934, and commissioned 06-Nov-1934. On completion formed the 5th Destroyer Flotilla with her sister ships. Took part in the King George V Silver Jubilee Fleet Review 16-Jul-1935. At the art of WW2 served in home waters. Took part in the Norwegian campaign, then to Gibraltar. Torpedoed 08-Jul-1940 north of Cyprus, by the Italian submarine Marconi. Foundered 11-Jul-1940 while under tow. Won the Battle Honours: Atlantic 1939-40 and North Sea 1940.
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