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HMS Fitzroy K553 (DE 88)

Buckley Class

Named after Vice Admiral Fitzroy of the Beagle on the Darwin Expedition.

Laid Down
24th August 1943 at Bethlehem Steel Hingham MA
Launched
1st September 1943
Commissioned
October 1943
Date returned to US Navy
5th January 1946
Fate
Sold for scrap 23rd May 1946
Commanding Officers
Lt J Duggan RN October 1943
Lt Cdr P J Miller RNVR April 1944
Lt Cdr O G Stewart RCNVR


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