Brian... thanks for the comments.
In checking the history of the lend Lease Captain class frigates, it seems that you are close to the UK memorial site...
On April 17, 2005 a memorial to the Captains, those that served, and those killed in action in them was dedicated at the National Memorial Arboretum near Alrewas, Staffordshire.
Introduction to the Order of Service from the memorial dedication April 17, 2005 Today we come in thanksgiving for all who served on Captain Class Frigates in the Royal Navy in the Second World War.
In particular we give thanks to those who made the supreme sacrifice on behalf of us all.
We remember all those who were shore-based, especially the Wrens who gave valuable support to those who served at sea, and who are represented here today.
I'm always amazed at how much was produced in such a short time during WWII....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_class_frigate
78 of these frigates in just two years, along with all of the other ship building going on.
When I asked my uncle about where they sailed, he said he didn't really know, wartime secrecy extended to the crew, but he did say they went pretty far North in their crossing of the Atantic with the convoys.
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