HMS Woldingham

Minesweeper of the Royal Navy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

HMS Woldingham was one of 93 ships of the Ham-class of inshore minesweepers.

NameHMS Woldingham
NamesakeWoldingham
Launched30 November 1955
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History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Woldingham
NamesakeWoldingham
BuilderJ. Samuel White
Launched30 November 1955
Completed17 July 1957
FateSold September 1966
General characteristics
Class & typeHam-class minesweeper
NotesPennant number(s): M2778 / IMS78
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Their names were all chosen from villages ending in -ham. The minesweeper was named after Woldingham in Surrey.

References

  • Blackman, R.V.B. ed. Jane's Fighting Ships (1953)


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