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HMS Braithwaite (K468)
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HMS Braithwaite was a Buckley
class Captains class frigate
during World War II
. Named Capt. Samuel Braithwaite of .
Originally destined for the US Navy HMS Braithwaite was provisionally given the name USS Straub (this name was reassigned to DE 181
) however the delivery was diverted to the Royal Navy
before the launch. Commanding Officers were Lt Cdr E McKay RNR November 1943 and Lt Cdr PJ Stoner RN July 1944.
On 3 February 1945 the submarine U-1279 was sunk in the North Sea northwest of Bergen
, in approximate position 61°21′N 02°00′E, by depth charges from the frigates HMS Braithwaite, and . There were no survivors from U-1279 (48 dead).
On 14 February 1945 the submarine U-989 was sunk off the Faroe Islands
, in position 61°36′N 01°35′W by depth charges from the frigates HMS Braithwaite, HMS Bayntun, HMS Loch Eck and . There were no survivors from U-989 (47 dead).
Buckley class destroyer escort
The Buckley class destroyer escorts were 102 destroyer escorts launched in the United States in 1943 - 1944. They served in World War II as convoy escorts and anti-submarine warfare ships. The lead ship was USS Buckley which was launched on 9 January 1943. The ships had General Electric steam...
class Captains class frigate
Captain class frigate
The Captain class were 78 frigates of the Royal Navy, constructed in the United States, launched in 1942–1943 and delivered to the United Kingdom under the provisions of Lend-Lease. They served in World War II as convoy escorts, anti-submarine warfare vessels and coastal forces control frigates...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Named Capt. Samuel Braithwaite of .
Originally destined for the US Navy HMS Braithwaite was provisionally given the name USS Straub (this name was reassigned to DE 181
USS Straub (DE-181)
USS Straub was a built for the United States Navy during World War II. She served in the Atlantic Ocean and provided escort service against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys....
) however the delivery was diverted to the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
before the launch. Commanding Officers were Lt Cdr E McKay RNR November 1943 and Lt Cdr PJ Stoner RN July 1944.
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HMS Braithwaite served with both the 3rd and 10th Escort Groups earning battle honours for service in the North Atlantic, English Channel, Normandy 1944, North Foreland and the North Sea.On 3 February 1945 the submarine U-1279 was sunk in the North Sea northwest of Bergen
Bergen
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway with a population of as of , . Bergen is the administrative centre of Hordaland county. Greater Bergen or Bergen Metropolitan Area as defined by Statistics Norway, has a population of as of , ....
, in approximate position 61°21′N 02°00′E, by depth charges from the frigates HMS Braithwaite, and . There were no survivors from U-1279 (48 dead).
On 14 February 1945 the submarine U-989 was sunk off the Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark proper and Greenland...
, in position 61°36′N 01°35′W by depth charges from the frigates HMS Braithwaite, HMS Bayntun, HMS Loch Eck and . There were no survivors from U-989 (47 dead).
General information
- Pennant (UK): K 468
- Pennant (US): DE 77
- Built by: Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard Inc. (Hingham, Massachusetts, U.S.A.)