Dates: 1943 - 1948

HMS Calder served exclusively with the 4th Escort Group earning battle honours for service in the North Atlantic.

On January 26, 1945 the submarine U-1051 was sunk in the Irish Sea south of the Isle of Man, at position 53°39′N 05°23′W / 53.65, -5.383 by the frigates HMS Aylmer, HMS Bentinck, 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. It should be noted that it is not entirely clear if the ramming of U-1051 by HMS Aylmer was intentional and that Cdr B.W.Taylor was removed from command of HMS Aylmer shortly after this incident.

On April 8, 1945 the submarine U-774 was sunk in the North Atlantic south-west of Ireland, at position 49°58′N 11°51′W / 49.967, -11.85 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.

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