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HMS Escort, E-class destroyer
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HMS Escort, E-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Escort, an E-class destroyer, built for the Royal Navy in the early 1930s. Although assigned to the Home Fleet upon completion, the ship was attached to the Mediterranean Fleet in 1935-36, during the Abyssinia Crisis. During the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939, she spent considerable time in Spanish waters, enforcing the arms blockade imposed by Britain and France on both sides of the conflict. Escort was assigned to convoy escort and anti-submarine patrol duties in the Western Approaches, when World War II began in September 1939. During the Norwegian Campaign, the ship escorted ships of the Home Fleet, although she did tow her sister HMS Eclipse after the latter ship had been badly damaged by German air attack. Escort was assigned to Force H in late June, and participated in the Attack on Mers-el-Kebir in early July. She was torpedoed a few days later, by an Italian submarine, but was towed for three days towards Gibraltar before she foundered
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1936 1939 Abyssinia Anti Submarine Approaches Assigned Attached Attack Badly Began Blockade Campaign Completion Conflict Considerable Convoy Crisis Damaged Days Destroyer Duties Eclipse Escort Escorted Gibraltar Imposed Mediterranean Norwegian Participated Patrol Sides Sister Spent Submarine Torpedoed Towed Waters Enforcing Foundered
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This stunning print captures the majestic HMS Escort, an E-class destroyer of the Royal Navy, in all her glory. Built in the early 1930s, this formidable ship saw action in various conflicts and campaigns throughout her service.
From enforcing blockades during the Spanish Civil War to escorting convoys and patrolling against submarines in the Western Approaches during World War II, HMS Escort proved herself time and time again as a reliable and resilient vessel.
One particularly heroic moment was during the Norwegian Campaign when she towed her sister ship HMS Eclipse to safety after it was severely damaged by German air attack. This act of bravery exemplifies the camaraderie and dedication of the sailors aboard these ships.
Sadly, despite surviving numerous battles unscathed, HMS Escort met her end when she was torpedoed by an Italian submarine. However, her legacy lives on through photographs like this one that capture her strength and valor for future generations to admire.
The Peter Butt Aviation Collection has truly captured a piece of history with this print of HMS Escort, showcasing not only a remarkable warship but also honoring the brave men who served aboard her.
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