History of HMS Stockham in Timeline

HMS Stockham (K562) was a British Captain-class frigate that served in the Royal Navy during World War II. Originally built as a United States Navy Buckley-class destroyer escort, it was transferred to the Royal Navy from 1943 to 1946. The ship played a role in naval operations during the war as part of Britain's effort in the conflict.

August 1943: Ship Laydown

In August 1943, the unnamed U.S. Navy destroyer escort DE-97 was laid down by Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard, Inc., in Hingham, Massachusetts.

October 1943: Ship Launch

In October 1943, the unnamed U.S. Navy destroyer escort DE-97 was launched.

December 1943: Commissioned as HMS Stockham

On December 28, 1943, the ship was commissioned into service in the Royal Navy as the frigate HMS Stockham (K562).

December 1943: Transfer to the United Kingdom

On December 28, 1943, the unnamed U.S. Navy destroyer escort DE-97 was transferred to the United Kingdom upon completion.

1943: Commissioned into Royal Navy

In 1943, HMS Stockham (K562), a British Captain-class frigate, was commissioned into the Royal Navy.

1944: Patrol and Escort Duty, Invasion of Normandy

In 1944, HMS Stockham served on patrol and escort duty in the English Channel and participated in the invasion of Normandy.

January 1946: Return to U.S. Navy

On January 31, 1946, the Royal Navy returned Stockham to the U.S. Navy at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

February 1946: Authorization to Dispose of Stockham

On February 21, 1946, the U.S. Navy received authorization to dispose of Stockham.

March 1946: Struck from Naval Vessel Register

On March 12, 1946, Stockham was struck from the U.S. Navy's Naval Vessel Register.

1946: End of Royal Navy Service

In 1946, HMS Stockham (K562) concluded its service in the Royal Navy.

June 1948: Scrapping Completed

On June 15, 1948, the scrapping of Stockham was completed by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company of Newport News, Virginia.

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