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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. ==Actions== HMS ''Bentinck'' served exclusively with the 4th Escort Group taking part in operations in the Arctic (Russian Convoys) and the North Atlantic. On 26 January 1945 the submarine was sunk in the Irish Sea south of the Isle of Man, at position 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 was sunk in the North Atlantic south-west of Ireland, at position 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 was sunk in the North Atlantic west of Ireland, at position 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. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「HMS Bentinck (K314)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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