Actions
HMS Bentinck served exclusively with the 4th Escort Group taking part in operations in the Arctic (Russian Convoys) and the North Atlantic.
On 26 January 1945 the submarine U-1051 was sunk in the Irish Sea south of the Isle of Man, at position 53°23′N 5°14′W / 53.39°N 5.23°W / 53.39; -5.23 by the frigates HMS Bentinck, HMS Aylmer, HMS Calder and HMS Manners. U-1051 was forced to the surface by the use of depth charges, then a gun battle ensued with U-1051 finally sinking after it had been rammed by HMS Aylmer. This action resulted in the loss of all hands (47) from the crew of U-1051.
On 8 April 1945 the submarine U-774 was sunk in the North Atlantic south-west of Ireland, at position 49°35′N 11°31′W / 49.58°N 11.51°W / 49.58; -11.51 by the frigates HMS Bentinck and HMS Calder. U-774 was attacked by the use of depth charges after its periscope was spotted by a lookout on HMS Calder. This action resulted in loss of all hands (44) aboard U-774.
On 21 April 1945 the submarine U-636 was sunk in the North Atlantic west of Ireland, at position 55°30′N 10°19′W / 55.50°N 10.31°W / 55.50; -10.31 by the frigates HMS Bentinck, HMS Bazely and HMS Drury. U-636 was attacked by the use of depth charges. This action resulted in loss of all hands (42) aboard U-636.
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