HMS Bullen

HMS "Bullen" (K 469) was a Captain-class frigate of the Royal Navy during World War II. She was named after Charles Bullen who was captain of at the battle of Trafalgar.
Originally laid down as DE-78, a turbo-electric (TE) type "Buckley"-class destroyer escort, she was diverted to the Royal Navy and named HMS "Bullen" before the launch.
The commanding officer was Lt Cdr A.H. Parrish RN.
Sinking.
While part of the 19th Escort Group, "Bullen" was torpedoed by the German submarine northwest of Strathy Point, Sutherland, Scotland on 6 December 1944, striking her midships. Of the crew of HMS "Bullen", 71 died and 97 survived. The wrecksite is designated as a 'protected place' under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.