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

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
U.S.C.G.1932-00-001943-00-00U.S.U.S.C.G.