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HMS Bentinck (K314)
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HMS Bentinck was a Buckley
class Captains class frigate
during World War II
. Named after John Bentinck
commander of which participated in a number of engagements during the Seven Years' War including one in which HMS Niger defeated the French 74 gun ship of the line
Diadem.
Originally destined for the US Navy HMS Bentinck was provisionally given the name USS Bull (later this name was reassigned to DE 693
) however the delivery was diverted to the Royal Navy
before the launch. Commanding Officers were Cdr E H Chavasse RN (Senior Officer 4th Escort Group) June 1943 and Cdr R Garwood RN (Senior Officer 4th Escort Group) July 1944.
(Russian Convoys
) and the North Atlantic
.
On 26 January 1945 the submarine U-1051 was sunk in the Irish Sea
south of the Isle of Man
, at position 53.39°N 5.23°W by the frigates HMS Bentinck, , and . U-1051 was forced to the surface by the use of depth charges, then a gun battle ensued with U-1051 finally sinking after it had been rammed by HMS Aylmer. This action resulted in the loss of all hands (47) from the crew of U-1051.
On 8 April 1945 the submarine U-774 was sunk in the North Atlantic south-west of Ireland
, at position 49.58°N 11.51°W by the frigates HMS Bentinck and HMS Calder. U-774 was attacked by the use of depth charges after its periscope was spotted by a lookout on HMS Calder. This action resulted in loss of all hands (44) aboard U-774.
On 21 April 1945 the submarine U-636 was sunk in the North Atlantic west of Ireland, at position 55.50°N 10.31°W by the frigates HMS Bentinck, and . U-636 was attacked by the use of depth charges. This action resulted in loss of all hands (42) aboard U-636.
Buckley class destroyer escort
The Buckley class destroyer escorts were 102 destroyer escorts launched in the United States in 1943 - 1944. They served in World War II as convoy escorts and anti-submarine warfare ships. The lead ship was USS Buckley which was launched on 9 January 1943. The ships had General Electric steam...
class Captains class frigate
Captain class frigate
The Captain class were 78 frigates of the Royal Navy, constructed in the United States, launched in 1942–1943 and delivered to the United Kingdom under the provisions of Lend-Lease. They served in World War II as convoy escorts, anti-submarine warfare vessels and coastal forces control frigates...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Named after John Bentinck
John Bentinck
John Albert Bentinck was a British Navy captain and MP.John Albert was a member of the younger line of the house of Bentinck. His father, William, Count Bentinck, was a younger son of the first Earl of Portland, and married the daughter of the last Count of Aldenburg...
commander of which participated in a number of engagements during the Seven Years' War including one in which HMS Niger defeated the French 74 gun ship of the line
Ship of the line
A ship of the line was a type of naval warship constructed from the 17th through the mid-19th century to take part in the naval tactic known as the line of battle, in which two columns of opposing warships would manoeuvre to bring the greatest weight of broadside guns to bear...
Diadem.
Originally destined for the US Navy HMS Bentinck was provisionally given the name USS Bull (later this name was reassigned to DE 693
USS Bull (DE-693)
USS Bull was a , later converted to a Charles Lawrence-class high speed transport. She was the second Navy ship named after Lieutenant Richard Bull , a naval aviator who was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.Bull was the first of many destroyer escorts built at Defoe...
) however the delivery was diverted to the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
before the launch. Commanding Officers were Cdr E H Chavasse RN (Senior Officer 4th Escort Group) June 1943 and Cdr R Garwood RN (Senior Officer 4th Escort Group) July 1944.
Actions
HMS Bentinck served exclusively with the 4th Escort Group taking part in operations in the ArcticArctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean, located in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Arctic north polar region, is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five major oceanic divisions...
(Russian Convoys
Arctic convoys of World War II
The Arctic convoys of World War II travelled from the United Kingdom and North America to the northern ports of the Soviet Union—Arkhangelsk and Murmansk. There were 78 convoys between August 1941 and May 1945...
) and the North Atlantic
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
.
On 26 January 1945 the submarine U-1051 was sunk in the Irish Sea
Irish Sea
The Irish Sea separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is connected to the Celtic Sea in the south by St George's Channel, and to the Atlantic Ocean in the north by the North Channel. Anglesey is the largest island within the Irish Sea, followed by the Isle of Man...
south of the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
, at position 53.39°N 5.23°W by the frigates HMS Bentinck, , and . U-1051 was forced to the surface by the use of depth charges, then a gun battle ensued with U-1051 finally sinking after it had been rammed by HMS Aylmer. This action resulted in the loss of all hands (47) from the crew of U-1051.
On 8 April 1945 the submarine U-774 was sunk in the North Atlantic south-west of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, at position 49.58°N 11.51°W by the frigates HMS Bentinck and HMS Calder. U-774 was attacked by the use of depth charges after its periscope was spotted by a lookout on HMS Calder. This action resulted in loss of all hands (44) aboard U-774.
On 21 April 1945 the submarine U-636 was sunk in the North Atlantic west of Ireland, at position 55.50°N 10.31°W by the frigates HMS Bentinck, and . U-636 was attacked by the use of depth charges. This action resulted in loss of all hands (42) aboard U-636.
General information
- Pennant (UK): K 314
- Pennant (US): DE 52
- Built by: Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard Inc. (Hingham, Massachusetts, U.S.A.)