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HMS Rupert K561 (DE 96)

Buckley Class

Named after Prince Rupert- English Civil War & Admiral of the Fleet after the restoration.

Laid Down
25th August 1943 at Bethlehem Steel Hingham MA
Launched
31st October 1943
Commissioned
24th December 1943
Date returned to US Navy
25th March 1946
Fate
Sold for scrap 17th June 1946
Commanding Officer
Lt P C S Black RN


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