| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Warmingham |
| Namesake | Warmingham |
| Builder | Thornycroft |
| Launched | 23 April 1954 |
| Completed | 30 November 1956 |
| Fate | Sold 1983 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Ham-class minesweeper |
| Notes | Pennant number(s): M2737 / IMS74 |
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