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Ebert (DE 74)
HMS Bentley (K-465)

CLASS: Buckley (lend-lease)      TYPE: TE (turbine-electric drive, 3" guns)
Displacement: 1,400 tons (std) 1,740 tons (full)   Dimensions: 306' (oa), 300' (wl) x 36' 9" x 13' 6" (max)
Armament: 3-3"/50 Mk22 (1x3), 1-1.1"/75 Mk2 quad AA (4x1), 8-20mm Mk 4 AA (varied by ship),
1 Hedgehog Projector Mk10 , 4-Mk6 depth charge projectors, 2-Mk9 depth charge tracks
Machinery: 2 "D" Express boilers, G.E. turbines with electric drive, 12000 shp, 2 screws
Speed: 24 knots   Range: 4,940 nm @ 12 knots   Crew: 186
Operational and Building Data
Laid down by Bethlehem Hingham, Hingham MA on 26 April 1943
Launched 17 July 1943, Commissioned (USN) Never
To Britain as lend lease 13 October 1943, Renamed HMS Bentley
Returned USN 5 November 1945, Stricken 19 December 1945
Fate: sold for scrapping 29 June 1947
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ex-Ebert 115k date unknown: The photo was taken in Cardiff, Wales during its reconfiguration into a 'Director Ship' for the British Pacific Fleet. (photo credit: Mr. C. Dick) Nick Tiberio
History of HMS Bentley (K-465), ex-Ebert DE 74
(No U.S. Navy service, History Not Available)
Crew Contact And Reunion Information
Not Applicable To This Ship

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