HMS Esk (1934) DD (5th) |
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This the fifth ship to carry the name HMS Esk was an E Class,
destroyer. Built by Swan Hunter, laid down 23-Mar-1933, launched 19-Mar-1934 and commissioned 26-Sep-1934. Took part in the King George V Silver Jubilee Fleet Review 16-Jul-1935. Operated as a minelayer with the 20th Destroyer Flotilla. Struck a mine and sank 01-Sep-1940 north-west of Texel. Won the Battle Honours: Atlantic 1939, Norway 1940 and Dunkirk 1940.
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