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HMS ''Byard'' was a ''Buckley'' class ''Captains class'' frigate during World War II. Named Sir Thomas Byard, who commanded at the Battle of Camperdown in 1797 during the French Revolutionary Wars. Originally destined for the US Navy HMS ''Byard'' was provisionally given the name USS ''Donaldson'' (this name was reassigned to DE 44) however the delivery was diverted to the Royal Navy before the launch. Commanding Officers were Lt Cdr L H Phillips RN February 1943, Lt Cdr K Ferris RNVR January 1944 and Lt J I Jones RN June 1944. ==Actions== HMS ''Byard'' served exclusively with the 4th Escort Group earning battle honours for service in the North Atlantic. In 1943, HMS Byard's ship's company paraded in Boston, MA, in the American Day parade. On 17 October 1943, HMS ''Byard'' was escorting an Atlantic convoy which was attacked by a wolf pack of 16 submarines east of Cape Farewell, Greenland. During the ensuing battle HMS ''Byard'' sank the submarine U-841 at position , by the use of depth charges resulting in 27 dead and 27 survivors from U-841's crew. This action made HMS ''Byard'' the first ''Captains class'' frigate to destroy a Kriegsmarine submarine. 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 Byard (K315)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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