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HMS Bentinck K314 (DE 52)

Buckley Class

Named after Captain J Bentinck of the Niger in Seven Years War.

Laid Down

29th June 1942 Bethlehem Steel,Hingham,MA

Launched

3rd February 1943

Commissioned

19th May 1943

Date returned to US Navy

5th January 1946

Fate

Sold 1946 for scrap

Commanding Officers

Commander E H Chavasse RN (SO 4th EG) June 43
Commander R Garwood RN (SO 4th EG) July 44.

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