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