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HMS Rupert K561 (DE 96)

Buckley Class

Named after Prince Rupert- English Civil War & Admiral of the Fleet after the restoration.

Laid Down

25th August 1943 at Bethlehem Steel Hingham MA

Launched

31st October 1943

Commissioned

24th December 1943

Date returned to US Navy

25th March 1946

Fate

Sold for scrap 17th June 1946

Commanding Officer

Lt P C S Black RN

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