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HMS Dakins K550 (DE 85)

Buckley Class

Named after Captain Dakins of the Advice during the Dutch Wars.

Laid Down

23rd June 1943 at Bethlehem Steel Hingham MA

Launched

18th September 1943

Commissioned

23rd November 1943

Date returned to US Navy

Not returned to the US Navy

Fate

Struck a mine Northwest of Oostend Belgium 25th December 1944. Written off as CTL & sold for scrap in Holland on 9th January 1947.

Commanding Officers

Lt R.S.Blacker RN November 1943
Lt Cdr F.Brock RCNVR November 1944
Lt M.G.H.Arbuthnot RNVR February 1945

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