ESCANABA (WPG-77)
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | ESCANABA (WPG-77) |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | U.S.C.G. |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 165.00 |
| Width | 36.00 |
| Depth | 13.58 |
| Gross Tonnage | 718.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00149 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Refitted for war duty by Manitowoc Ship Building Co., Manitowoc, WI, beginning on February 6, 1941. |
| History | U.S.C.G. Station: Grand Haven, MI, 1932-1941 |
| Disposition | Sunk by explosion on June 13, 1943, off coast of Greenland, in position 60.50N x 52.00W, while escorting convoy GS-24 from Narsarssuak, Greenland for St. John, Newfoundland. Of crew of 103, only two saved. Explosion believed caused either by mine or torpedo. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Defoe Boat & Motor Works |
| Place Built | Bay City, MI |
| Date Built | 1932-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S.C.G. | 1932-00-00 | 1943-00-00 | U.S. | U.S.C.G. |