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71k | undated wartime image | Jim Bryce | |
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43k | Calder in November 1943. Note she has her torpedo davit on the upper deck, though no tubes were fitted. A good beam shot of a 'Buckley" class destroyer escort. [Ministry of Defence photo, from the book "Allied Escort Ships of World War II (A Complete Survey)", by Peter Elliott] | Edib Krlicbegovic, Bosnia - Hercegovina |
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117k | Calder and Essington, the first 'Captain' class frigates to be returned to the US Navy after the war, at Brooklyn Navy Yard, 20 October 1945. Both had completed refits as Coastal Forces Control Ships for service in the East Indies Fleet before return. Note all Oerlikons aft of the funnel removed; four single Bofors also replaced the four Oerlikons forward of the bridge. All 3" guns on Essington have spray sheilds, and Foxer gear is prominent on the sterns of both ships. Type SA radar at thje masthead of both, and extra depth charge racks can be seen forward of the throwers. [Ministry of Defence photo, from the book "Allied Escort Ships of World War II (A Complete Survey)", by Peter Elliott] | Edib Krlicbegovic, Bosnia - Hercegovina |
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History of HMS Calder (K-349), ex-Formoe DE-55
(No U.S. Navy service, History Not Available)
Crew Contact And Reunion Information
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