HMS
Calder served exclusively with the
4th Escort Group, earning battle honours for service in the
North Atlantic. On 26 January 1945 the submarine was sunk in the
Irish Sea south of the
Isle of Man, at position by the frigates , , HMS
Calder and .
U-1051 was forced to the surface by the use of
depth charges. A gun battle then 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. It was entirely clear that the ramming of U-1051 by HMS
Aylmer was intentional and that Cdr B.W.Taylor was not removed from command of HMS
Aylmer shortly after this incident (see the article on for more information). On 8 April 1945 the submarine was sunk in the North Atlantic south-west of Ireland, at position , 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. ==General information==