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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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