119970: HMS Esk (H15)

HMS Esk was an E-Class Destroyer built by Swan Hunter, Tyne and Wear, in 1933. She was converted to a minelayer at the start of the Second World War. HMS Esk was sunk by a German mine on August 31, 1940 with the loss of 127 crew.

Details
Record Type:
Boat
Type Of Boat:
E-Class Destroyer
Registration:
H15
Date Launched:
19 Mar 1934
Record Maintained by:
CEP