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NAME |
LAUNCHED |
FATE |
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WORLD WAR ONE |
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Hunt Class View Class |
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Belvoir | 8th March 1917 | Sold for scrapping in 1922. | |
Bicester | 8th June 1917 | Sold for scrapping in 1923. | |
Blackmorevale | 23rd March 1917 | Sunk by mines on 1st May 1918. | |
Cotswold | 28th November 1916 | Sold for scrapping in 1923. | |
Cottesmore | 9th February 1917 | Sold for scrapping in 1923. | |
Cattistock | 21st February 1917 | Sold for scrapping in 1923. | |
Croome | 22nd May 1917 | Sold for scrapping in 1922. | |
Dartmoor | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in 1923. | |
Garth | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in 1923. | |
Hambledon | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in 1922. | |
Heythrop | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in 1922. | |
Holderness | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in August 1924. | |
Meynell | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in 1922. | |
Muskerry | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in 1923. | |
Oakley | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in 1923. | |
Pytchley | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in 1922. | |
Quorn | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in 1922. | |
Southdown | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in December 1926. | |
Tedworth | 1916 | Became a diving tender in August 1923 and was later used for the radar trials before being sold for scrap in late 1946. | |
Zetland | 1916 | Sold for scrapping in 1923. | |
Aberdare Class View Class | |||
Aberdare | 1917 | Sold in 1947. | |
Abingdon | 1917 | She was beached at Malta after taking heavy bomb damage from Italian aircraft on 5th April 1942. Scrapped in 1950. | |
Albury | 1917 | Sold in 1947. | |
Alresford | 1917 | Sold in 1947. | |
Appledore | 1917 | Sold in 1920. | |
Badminton | 1917 | Sold in 1923. | |
Bagshot | 1917 | Became depot ship named Medway II from April 1945- February 1946 until she was sold in 1949. She was mined while in tow on 1st September 1951. | |
Barnstaple | 1917 | Sold in 1921. | |
Banchory | 1917 | Sold in 1922. | |
Blackburn | 1917 | Sold in 1922. | |
Bootle | 1917 | Sold in 1923. | |
Bradford | 1917 | Sold in 1920. | |
Burslem | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Bury | 1917 | Sold in 1923. | |
Caerleon | 1917 | Sold in 1922. | |
Camberley | 1917 | Sold in 1923. | |
Carstairs | 1917 | Renamed Dryad in 1924 before being sold in April 1935. | |
Caterham | 1917 | Sold in April 1935. | |
Cheam | 1917 | Sold in 1922. | |
Clonmel | 1917 | Sold in 1922. | |
Craigie | 1917 | Sold in 1922. | |
Cupar | 1917 | Mined and sunk on 5th May 1919. | |
Derby | 1917 | Sold in 1946. | |
Dorking | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Dundalk | 1917 | Mined 16th and sunk on 17th October 1940. | |
Dunoon | 1917 | Mined and sunk on 30th April 1940. | |
Elgin | 1917 | Sold in 1945. | |
Fairfield | 1917 | Sold in 1920. | |
Fareham | 1917 | Became depot ship St Angelo II from 1944-45 before being sold in 1948. | |
Faversham | 1917 | Sold in 1927. | |
Fermoy | 1917 | Bombed and sunk on 4th May 1941 while at Malta. Raised and scrapped. | |
Forfar | 1917 | Sold in 1922. | |
Fitzroy | 1917 | Completed as a survey vessel she was converted to minesweeper in 1939 but was mined and sunk on 27th May 1942. | |
Ford | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Forres | 1917 | Sold in 1935. | |
Gaddesdon | 1917 | Sold in 1922. | |
Gainsborough | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Gretna | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Harrow | 1917 | Sold in 1947. | |
Havant | 1917 | Sold to Thailand and renamed Chow Phraya in August 1922. | |
Huntley | 1917 | Sank after coming under fire from aircraft on 31st January 1941 | |
Instow | 1917 | Sold in 1920. | |
Irvine | 1917 | Sold in 1923. | |
Kendal | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Kinross | 1917 | Mined and sunk on 16th June 1919. | |
Leamington | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Longford | 1917 | Sold in 1923. | |
Lydd | 1917 | Sold in 1947. | |
Marlow | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Mistley | 1917 | Unknown | |
Monaghan | 1917 | Sold in 1920. | |
Mallaig | 1917 | Sold in 1927. | |
Malvern | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Marazion | 1917 | Sold in 1933. | |
Munlochy | 1917 | Sold in 1922. | |
Nailsea | 1917 | Sold in 1927. | |
Newark | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Northolt | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Pangbourne | 1917 | Sold in 1947. | |
Penarth | 1917 | Mined and sunk on 4th February 1919. | |
Petersfield | 1917 | Wrecked on Tung Yung Island on 11th November 1931. | |
Pontypool | 1917 | Sold in 1922. | |
Prestatyn | 1917 | Sold in 1923. | |
Repton | 1917 | Sold in 1920. | |
Ross | 1917 | Sold in 1947. | |
Rugby | 1917 | Sold in 1927. | |
Salford | 1917 | Sold in 1920. | |
Saltash | 1917 | Unknown | |
Saltburn | 1917 | Sold in 1946. | |
Selkirk | 1917 | Unknown | |
Sherborne | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Shrewsbury | 1917 | Sold in 1927. | |
Sligo | 1917 | Sold in 1922. | |
Stafford | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Stoke | 1917 | Sunk by aircraft on 7th May 1941. | |
Sutton | 1917 | Sold in 1947. | |
Swindon | 1917 | Sold in 1921. | |
Tiverton | 1917 | Sold in 1938. | |
Tonbridge | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Tralee | 1917 | Sold in 1929. | |
Tring | 1917 | Sold in 1927 | |
Truro | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Wem | 1917 | Sold in 1921. | |
Wexford | 1917 | Sold in 1921. | |
Weybourne | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Widnes | 1917 | Took heavy damage from aircraft on 20th May 1941 and beached at Suda Bay in Crete. She was repaired and refloated by the German Navy - renamed UJ2109 but sunk on 17th October 1943. | |
Yeovil | 1917 | Sold in 1928. | |
Dance Class | |||
Cotillon | Acquired from War Office in October 1917 | Used to sweep coast of Flanders. Sold in May 1920. | |
Coverley | Acquired from War Office in October 1917 | Used to sweep coast of Flanders. Sold in May 1920. | |
Fandango | Acquired from War Office in April 1919 | Used to sweep coastal areas of Northern Russia. Mined and sunk on 3rd July 1919. | |
Gavotte | Acquired from War Office in December 1917 | Used to sweep coast of Flanders. Given back to War Office in 1920. | |
Hornpipe | Acquired from War Office in October 1917 | Used to sweep coast of Flanders. Sold in May 1920. | |
Mazurka | Acquired from War Office in October 1917 | Used to sweep coast of Flanders. Sold in May 1920. | |
Minuet | Acquired from War Office in October 1917 | Used to sweep coast of Flanders. Sold in May 1920. | |
Morris Dance | Acquired from War Office in April 1919 | Used to sweep coastal areas of Northern Russia. Sold in May 1920. | |
Pirouette | Acquired from War Office in December 1917 | Used to sweep coast of Flanders. Given back to War Office in 1920. | |
Quadrille | Acquired from War Office in October 1917 | Used to sweep coast of Flanders. Sold in May 1920. | |
Sarabande | Acquired from War Office in December 1917 | Used to sweep coast of Flanders. Given back to War Office in 1920. | |
Step Dance | Acquired from War Office in April 1919 | Used to sweep coastal areas of Northern Russia. Sold in May 1920. | |
Sword Dance | Acquired from War Office in April 1919 | Used to sweep coastal areas of Northern Russia. Mined and sunk on 24th June 1919. | |
Tarantella | Acquired from War Office in December 1917 | Used to sweep coast of Flanders. Given back to War Office in 1920. | |
WORLD WAR TWO |
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Halcyon Class | |||
HMS Halcyon | 20th December 1933 | Sold for scrapping at Milford Haven on 19th April 1950. | |
HMS Skipjack | 18th January 1934 | Lost on 1st June 1940 while near Dunkirk. | |
HMS Harrier | 17th April 1934 | Scrapped at Gateshead in July 1950. | |
HMS Hussar | 27th August 1934 | Bombed by friendly fire on 27th August 1944. | |
HMS Speedwell | 21st March 1935 | Served as the merchant ship Topaz in 1946 she was wrecked while en-route to the breakers on 11th May 1954 and was subsequently scrapped at Dordrecht. | |
HMS Niger | 29th January 1936 | Lost on 5th July 1942 off the coast of Iceland. | |
HMS Salamander | 24th March 1936 | Damaged beyond repair by friendly fire on 27th August 1944 she was scrapped on 7th May 1947 at Blyth. | |
HMS Gleaner | 10th June 1937 | Scrapped in May 1950. | |
HMS Hazard | 26th February 1937 | Scrapped in May 1949 at Grays. | |
HMS Hebe | 28th October 1936 | Lost on 22nd November 1943 off Bari. | |
HMS Sharpshooter | 10th December 1936 | Renamed Shackleton in 1953. Eventually scrapped in November 1965 at Troon. | |
HMS Franklin | 22nd December 1937 | Originally completed as survey ship she was converted back to a survey ship before being scrapped in 1956 at Dunston. | |
HMS Gossamer | 5th October 1937 | Bombed on 24th June 1942. | |
HMS Jason | 6th October 1937 | Served as the merchant ship Jaslock in 1946 before being scrapped in 1950 at Grays. | |
HMS Leda | 8th June 1937 | Sunk by U435 on 20th September 1942. | |
HMS Seagull | 28th October 1937 | Became the naval drillship at Leith in 1955 before being scrapped in May 1956 at Plymouth. | |
HMS Bramble | 12th July 1938 | Sunk by destroyers on 31st December 1942. | |
HMS Britomart | 23rd August 1938 | Bombed by friendly fire on 27th August 1944. | |
HMS Scott | 23rd August 1938 | Originally completed as survey ship she was converted back to a survey ship before being scrapped in July 1965 at Troon. | |
HMS Speedy | 23rd November 1938 | Became the merchant ship Speedon in 1946. Scrapped in 1957 at Aden. | |
HMS Sphinx | 7th February 1939 | Bombed on 3rd February 1940 in the Moray Firth. | |
Bangor Class View Class | |||
HMS Bangor | 23rd May 1940 | Transferred to the Norwegian Navy as Glomma in 1946. | |
HMS Blackpool | 4th July 1940 | Transferred to the Norwegian Navy as Jana in 1946. | |
HMS Bridlington | 29th February 1940 | Transferred to the RAF in 1946, eventually scrapped on 6th May 1958 at Plymouth. | |
HMS Bridport | 29th February 1940 | Transferred to the RAF and renamed Cawley in 1946. Eventually scrapped on 6th May 1958 at Plymouth. | |
HMS Brockville | 20th June 1941 | Transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as Macleod in 1950. Transferred again to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1951. Eventually scrapped in 1961. | |
HMS Digby | 5th June 1942 | Transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as Perry in 1950. Transferred again to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1951. | |
HMS Esquimalt | 8th August 1941 | Lost on 16th April 1945. | |
HMS Granby | 9th June 1941 | Transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as Colonel White in 1950. Transferred again to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1951. Eventually scrapped in 1961. | |
HMS Lachine | 14th June 1941 | Transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as Starnes in 1950. She then became a merchant ship called Jacks Bay in 1952. | |
HMS Melville | 7th June 1941 | Transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as Cygnus in 1950. Eventually scrapped in 1961. | |
HMS Noranda | 13th June 1941 | Transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as Irvine in 1950. Eventually scrapped in 1961. | |
HMS Transcona | 26th April 1941 | Transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as French in 1950. Eventually scrapped in 1961. | |
HMS Trois Rivieres | 30th June 1941 | Transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as MacBrien in 1950. Eventually scrapped in 1959. | |
HMS Truro | 5th June 1942 | Transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as Herchmer in 1950. Became the merchant ship Gulf Mariner in 1952. | |
Algerine Class View Class | |||
HMS Alarm (J.140) | 5th February 1942 | Constructive total loss 2nd January 1943 and scrapped January 1944 | |
HMS Albacore (J.101) | 2nd April 1942 | Scrapped at Post Glasgow September 1963 | |
HMS Alert (J.106) | 14th April 1942 | Name changed to HMS Acute in 1942 sold 20th November 1964 and scrapped at Spezia | |
HMS Algerine (J.213) | 22nd December 1941 | Lost 15th November 1942 sunk by Italian S/M Ascianghi oof Bougie | |
HMS Bramble | 26th January 1945 | Scrapped 1961. | |
HMS Brave (J.305) | 4th February 1943 | In 1954 becoming RNVR Satellite and scrapped 25th November 1958 at Dunston | |
HMS Cadmus (J.230) | 27th May 1942 | Sold and became RBN Georges Lecointe in 1950 and scrapped 1960 | |
HMS Chamaeleon (J.387) | 6th May 1944 | Scrapped April 1960 at Silloth | |
HMS Cheerful (J.388) | 22nd May 1944 | Scrapped 1963 at Queenborough | |
HMS Circe (J.214) | 27th June 1942 | becoming Drill ship (RNVR) on the Tay and scrapped December 1966 at Dalmuir | |
HMS Cockatrice | 27th October 1942 | Broken up 1963. | |
HMS Espiegle | 1941-44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Fancy | 1941 - 44 | Sold to Belgium, 9th August 1951. Renamed A F Duffour. Hulked 1959. Renamed Nzadi. Sunk 1980. | |
HMS Fantome | 1941 - 44 | Constructive Loss 20th May 1943 | |
HMS Fierce | 11th September 1945 | Broken up 1959. | |
HMS Fly | 1st June 1942 | Sold to Iran, 30th July 1949. Renamed Palang. Stricken 1972. | |
HMS Hare | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Hound | 29th July 1942 | Broken up 1962. | |
HMS Hydra | 29th September 1942 | Damaged by mine, constructive loss, 10th November 1944. Broken up 1945. | |
HMS Jaseur | 19th April 1944 | Broken up 1956. | |
HMS Jewel | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Laertes | 25th March 1944 | Broken up 1959. | |
HMS Larne | 2nd September 1943 | Sold to Italy, 1947. Renamed Eritrea. Became orphanage ship 1951, renamed Alabarda. Broken up 1981. | |
HMS Lennox | 15th October 1943 | Broken up 1961 | |
HMS Liberty | 1941 - 44 | Became Belgian Adrien de Gerlache 29th November 1949. Stricken 1969. | |
HMS Loyalty (ex- Rattler) | 1941 - 44 | Sunk 22nd August 1944 by U-boat | |
HMS Maenad | 8th June 1944 | Broken up 1957. | |
HMS Magicienne | 24th June 1944 | Broken up 1956. | |
HMS Mameluke | 19th July 1944 | Broken up 1950. | |
HMS Mandate | 9th August 1944 | Broken up 1957. | |
HMS Marvel | 30th August 1944 | Broken up 1958. | |
HMS Michael | 20th January 1944 | Broken up 1956. | |
HMS Minstrel | 5th October 1944 | Sold April 1947 to Thailand. Renamed Phosampton. Became training ship 2001. | |
HMS Mutine | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Myrmidon | 21st October 1944 | Broken up 1958. | |
HMS Mystic | 11th November 1944 | Broken up 1958. | |
HMS Nerissa | 25th November 1944 | Broken up 1960. | |
HMS Niger | 1st May 1945 | Broken up 1966 | |
HMS Onyx | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's | |
HMS Orcadia | 8th August 1944 | Broken up 1958 | |
HMS Orestes | 25th November 1942 | Broken up 1963 | |
HMS Ossory | 3rd October 1944 | Broken up 1959 | |
HMS Pelorus | 18th June 1943 | Transferred to South Africa 1947. Renamed Pietermaritzburg. Became accommodation ship 1968. Scuttled 19th November 1994. | |
HMS Pickle | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Pincher | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Plucky | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's | |
HMS Pluto (J-446) | 21st October 1944 | Scrapped 1972. | |
HMS Polaris | 13th December 1944 | Scrapped 1956. | |
HMS Pyrrhus | 19th May 1945 | Broken up 1956. | |
HMS Rattlesnake | 23rd February 1943 | Broken up 1959. | |
HMS Ready | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Recruit | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Rifleman | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Rinaldo | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Romola | 19th May 1945 | Broken up 1957. | |
HMS Rosamund | 20th December 1944 | Transferred to South Africa, 1947, renamed Bloemfontein. Sold March 1966. | |
HMS Rosario | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Rowena | 5th June 1944 | Broken up 1958. | |
HMS Spanker | 1941 - 44 | Disposed of in 1960's? | |
HMS Squirrel | 1941 - 44 | Sunk 24th July 1945 by mines | |
HMS Stormcloud | 28th December 1943 | Broken up 1959. | |
HMS Sylvia | 28th February 1944 | Broken up 1958. | |
HMS Tanganyika | 12th April 1944 | Broken up 1963. | |
HMS Vestal | 19th June 1943 | Sunk 26th July 1945 by Kamikaze | |
HMS Waterwitch | 22nd April 1943 | Sold 9th October 1970. | |
HMS Wave | 18th August 1944 | Broken up 1962 | |
HMS Welcome | 14th November 1944 | Broken up 1962 | |
Ex Canadian / US Algerine Class View Class | |||
HMS Antares (ex - USN) | 15th August 1942 | Returned 1947. | |
HMS Arcturus (ex - USN) | 31st August 1942 | Returned 1946. | |
HMS Aries (ex - USN) | 19th September 1942 | Returned 1946. | |
HMS Clinton (ex - USN) | 5th October 1942 | Returned 1947. | |
HMS Coquette (ex - RCN Bowmanville) | 24th November 1943 | Broken up 1958. | |
HMS Courier (ex - RCN Arnprior) | 22nd December 1943 | Broken up 1959. | |
HMS Felicity (ex - RCN Coppercliff) | 19th January 1944 | Sold 1947. Renamed Fairfree. | |
HMS Flying Fish (ex - RCN Tillsonburg) | 16th February 1944 | Transferred to Ceylon, 7th October 1949. Renamed Vijaya. Broken up 1975. | |
HMS Friendship (ex - USN) | 24th October 1942 | Returned 1947. | |
HMS Golden Fleece (ex - RCN Humberstone) | 29th February 1944 | Broken up 1960. | |
HMS Gozo (ex - USN) | 27th January 1943 | Returned 1946. | |
HMS Lightfoot (ex - USN) | 14th December 1942 | Returned 1946. Subsequently sold to Greece. | |
HMS Lioness (ex - RCN Petrolia) | 15th March 1944 | Broken up 1956. | |
HMS Lysander (ex RCN Hespeler) | 1st January 1943 | Transferred June 1943. Renamed Cornflower 1950 - 1951. Broken up 1957. | |
HMS Mariner (ex RCN Kincardine) | 9th May 1944 | Transferred to Burma 18th April 1958, renamed Yan Myo Aung. Stricken 1982. | |
HMS Marmion (ex RCN Orangeville) | 15th June 1944 | Broken up 1959. | |
HMS Mary Rose (ex - RCN Toronto) | 5th August 1943 | Broken up 1957. | |
HMS Melita (ex - USN) | 8th December 1942 | Became drill ship Satellite 1947 - 1951. Broken up 1959. | |
HMS Moon (ex - RCN Mimico) | 2nd September 1943 | Broken up 1957. | |
HMS Octavia (ex - USN) | 3rd December 1942 | Broken up 1950 | |
HMS Persian (ex - USN) | 12th February 1943 | Returned 1946. | |
HMS Postillion (ex - USN) | 18th March 1943 | Returned 1946. | |
HMS Prompt (ex - RCN Huntsville) | 30th March 1944 | Mined 8th May 1945. Broken up 1947. | |
HMS Providence (ex - RCN Forrest Hill) | 27th October 1943 | Broken up 1958. | |
HMS Regulus (ex - RCN Longbranch) | 18th September 1943. | Sunk by mine, 12th January 1945. | |
HMS Seabear (ex - RCN St Thomas) | 6th November 1943 | Broken up 1958. | |
HMS Serene (ex - RCN Leaside) | 18th October 1943 | Broken up 1959. | |
HMS Skipjack (ex - RCN Solebay) | 7th April 1943 | Broken up 1959. | |
HMS Thisbe (ex - USN) | 12th April 1943 | Broken up 1957. | |
HMS Truelove (ex - USN) | 8th July 1943 | Broken up 1957. | |
HMS Welfare (ex - USN) | 15th July 1943 | Broken up 1957. | |
Catherine Class (ex - US Auk Class) View Class | |||
HMS Catherine | Acquired under lend / lease | To Turkey, March 1947. Renamed Erdemli. Stricken 1963. | |
HMS Cato | Acquired under lend / lease | Sunk 6th July 1944. | |
HMS Chamois | Acquired under lend / lease | Damaged by mine, constructive loss, 21st July 1944. | |
HMS Chance | Acquired under lend / lease | To Turkey, March 1947. Renamed Edremit. Stricken 1973. | |
HMS Combatant | Acquired under lend / lease | Returned to US, 1946. Sold to Greece 1947. | |
HMS Cynthia | Acquired under lend / lease | Returned to US, 1947. | |
HMS Elfreda | Acquired under lend / lease | To Turkey, March 1947. Renamed Cesme. Stricken 1974. | |
HMS Fairy | Acquired under lend / lease | returned to US, 1946. | |
HMS Florizel | Acquired under lend / lease | Returned to US, 1946. Sold to Greece. | |
HMS Foam | Acquired under lend / lease | Returned to US, 1946. | |
HMS Frolic | Acquired under lend / lease | To Turkey, March 1947. Renamed Candarli. Became survey ship in 60s. Stricken 1986. | |
HMS Gazelle | Acquired under lend / lease | Returned to US, 1946. | |
HMS Gorgon | Acquired under lend / lease | Returned to US, 1946. Sold to Greece. | |
HMS Grecian | Acquired under lend / lease | To Turkey March 1947. Renamed Edincik. Stricken 1974. | |
HMS Jasper | Acquired under lend / lease | Returned to US, 1946. | |
HMS Magic | Acquired under lend / lease | Sunk 6th July 1944. | |
HMS Pique | Acquired under lend / lease | To Turkey March 1947. Renamed Eregli. Stricken 1973 | |
HMS Pylades | Acquired under lend / lease | Sunk 8th July 1944 | |
HMS Steadfast | Acquired under lend / lease | Returned to United States in 1946. Sold to Greece. | |
HMS Strenuous | Acquired under lend / lease | Returned to United States 1946, but laid up until 1956 in the UK. Broken up in Germany, 1956. | |
HMS Tattoo | Acquired under lend / lease | To Turkey, March 1947. Renamed Carsamba. Stricken 1985. | |
HMS Tourmaline | Acquired under lend / lease | To Turkey, March 1947. Renamed Cardak. Stricken 1974. | |
Blyth Class (Bangor Class II) | |||
HMS Blyth | 2nd September 1940 | Conversion to the merchant ship Radbourne in 1949 was never completed and she was scrapped. | |
HMS Bude | 4th September 1940 | Transferred to the Egyptian Navy and renamed Nasr in 1946. | |
HMS Clydebank | 20th November 1941 | Transferred to the Indian Navy and renamed Orissa in 1942 before being scrapped in 1949. | |
HMS Cromer | 7th October 1940 | Lost on 9th November 1942. | |
HMS Cromer, 1941. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2621 |
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HMS Eastbourne | 5th November 1940 | Scrapped in October 1948 at Dunston | |
HMS Eastbourne, September 1946. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2622 |
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HMS Felixstowe | 15th January 1941 | Lost on 18th December 1943. | |
HMS Fraserburgh | 12th My 1941 | Scrapped in March 1948 at Thornaby. | |
HMS Lyme Regis | 31st December 1941 | Transferred to the Indian Navy and renamed Rajputana in 1942, she was scrapped in 1961. | |
HMS Peterhead | 31st October 1940 | Scrapped in May 1948 at Pembroke. | |
HMS Rhyl | 21st June 1940 | Scrapped in October 1948 at Gateshead. | |
HMS Romney | 3rd August 1940 | Scrapped in February 1950 at Granton. | |
HMS Seaham | 16th June 1941 | Converted to merchant ship in 1947. | |
HMS Seaham, October 1946. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2623 |
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HMS Sidmouth | 15th March 1941 | Sold for scrapping at Charlestown on 18th January 1950. | |
HMS Stornoway | 10th June 1941 | Transferred to the Egyptian Navy and renamed Matruh in 1946 | |
HMS Tilbury | 18th February 1942 | Transferred to the Indian Navy and renamed Konkon in 1942. | |
HMS Lantan | December 1941 | Captured by the Japanese Navy. Converted to the merchant ship Gyosei Maru in 1943 and renamed again in 1943 as Kago and then as Shima Maru. | |
HMS Lyemun | 1942 | Captured by the Japanese Navy and renamed Nanyo in 1943 before being lost on 23rd December 1943. | |
HMS Taitum | 20th February 1943 | Captured by the Japanese Navy and renamed No.101 in 1944. She was lost on 10th March 1945. | |
HMS Waglan | 20th March 1943 | Captured by the Japanese Navy and renamed No.102 in 1944. After the Japanese surrender she was returned to the Royal Navy in 1947. She was eventually scrapped in 1948 at Urago. | |
Indian Navy Vessels |
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Bihar | 7th July 1942 | Scrapped in 1949. | |
Deccan | 24th April 1944 | Converted to merchant ship Kennery in 1948 | |
Malwa | 21st June 1944 | Transferred to the Royal Pakistan Navy as Peshawar in 1948 and sold on 22nd January 1959. | |
Oudh | 3rd March 1942 | Transferred to the Royal Pakistan Navy as Dacca in 1948 and sold on 22nd January 1959. | |
Canadian Navy Vessels |
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Bayfield | 26th May 1941 | Scrapped at Gateshead on 1st January 1948. | |
Bellechase | 20th October 1941 | Sold in 1946. | |
Blairmore | 14th May 1942 | Transferred to Turkey in 1958 and renamed Beycoz. | |
Burlington | 23rd November 1940 | Sold in 1946. | |
Canso | 9th June 1941 | Transferred to Canadian Navy from 1942-45 and then sold for scrapping at Sunderland on 1st January 1948. | |
Caraquet | 2nd June 1941 | Transferred to the Canadian Navy from 1942-45. Transferred to Portuguese Navy in 1946 and renamed Almirante Lacerda. | |
Chedabucto | 14th April 1941 | Lost on 21st October 1943. | |
Chignecto | 12th December 1940 | Scrapped in 1957. | |
Clayoquot | 3rd October 1940 | Lost on 24th December 1944. | |
Courtenay | 2nd August 1941 | Removed from list on 3rd April 1946. | |
Cowichan | 9th August 1940 | Served as merchant ship in 1947. | |
Drummondville | 21st May 1941 | Served as the merchant ship Fort Albany in 1958. | |
Fort William | 30th December 1941 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy in 1957 renamed Bodrum. | |
Gananoque | 23rd April 1941 | Sold in February 1959. | |
Georgian | 28th January 1941 | Sold in February 1959. | |
Goderich | 14th May 1941 | Sold in February 1959. | |
Grandmere | 21st August 1941 | Served as a merchant ship in 1947, renamed Elda in 1950. | |
Guysborough | 21st July 1941 | Transferred to the Canadian Navy from 1943-45. Lost on 17th March 1945. | |
HMS Guysborough, May 1943. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2624 |
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Ingonish | 30th July 1941 | Transferred to Canadian Navy from 1943-45. Sold for scrapping at Dunston on 1st January 1948. | |
Kelowna | 28th May 1941 | Served as the merchant ship Condor in 1950, later renamed Hung Hsin. | |
Kenora | 20th December 1941 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed Bandirma in 1957. | |
Kentville | 17th April 1942 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed Bartin in 1957. | |
Lockeport | 22nd August 1941 | Served under the Canadian Navy from 1942-45 and sold on 1st January 1948. | |
HMS Lockeport, April 1944. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2625 |
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Mahone | 14th November 1940 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed Beylerbeyi in 1958. | |
Malpeque | 5th September 1940 | Sold in February 1959. | |
Medicine Hat | 25th June 1941 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed Biga in 1957. | |
Fort York | 24th August 1941 | Transferred to Portuguese Navy Commandate Almeida Carvalho in 1950. | |
Milltown | 5th August 1942 | Sold in February 1959. | |
Minas | 23rd January 1941 | Scrapped on 20th August 1959 at Seattle. | |
Miramichi | 2nd September 1941 | Scrapped in 1949 at Vancouver. | |
Mulgrave | 2nd May 1942 | Damaged beyond repair on 8th October 1944. Eventually scrapped in May 1947 at Llanelly. | |
Nipigon | 1st October 1940 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed Bafra in 1957. | |
Outarde | 27th January 1941 | Served as the merchant ship Content in 1950 and again renamed in 1950 as Ping Hsin. | |
Parrsborough | 26th June 1941 | Scrapped in January 1948 at Pembroke. | |
Port Hope | 14th December 1941 | Sold in February 1959. | |
Qualicum | 3rd September 1941 | Scrapped in June 1949 at Rosyth. | |
HMS Qualicum, January 1943. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2626 |
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Quatsino | 9th January 1941 | Served as the merchant ship Concord in 1950 and renamed again in 1950 as Chen Hsin. | |
Quinte | 8th March 1941 | Scrapped in August 1947 at Sydney. | |
Red Deer | 12th May 1941 | Sold February 1959. | |
Sarnia | 21st January 1941 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed Buyukdere in 1957. | |
Shippigan | 12th August 1941 | Scrapped in Charlestown in June 1949. | |
HMS Shippigan, 1943. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2627 |
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Stratford | 14th February 1942 | Sold in 1947. | |
Swift Current | 29th May 1941 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed Bozcaada in 1958. | |
Tadoussac | 2nd August 1941 | Served as the merchant ship Alexandre in 1946. | |
Thunder | 19th March 1941 | Sold | |
Ungava | 9th October 1940 | Sold | |
Vegreville | 7th October 1941 | Scrapped in 1947 at Hayle. | |
Wasaga | 12th December 1940 | Taken off list on 3rd April 1946. | |
Wedgeport | 2nd August 1941 | Transferred to the Egyptian Navy and renamed Sollum in 1946. Lost on 7th March 1953. | |
Westmount | 14th March 1942 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed Bornova in 1958. | |
Ardrossan Class (Bangor Class III) | |||
HMS Ardrossan | 22nd July 1941 | Scrapped on 29th August 1948 at Thornaby. | |
HMS Beaumaris | 31st October 1940 | Sold on 1st January 1948 and scrapped at Milford Haven. | |
HMS Beaumaris, 1941. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2628 |
HMS Beaumaris, March 1946. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2629 |
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HMS Beaumaris. Contributed by email. |
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HMS Bootle | 23rd October 1941 | Scrapped in June 1946 at Charlestown. | |
HMS Boston | 30th December 1940 | Scrapped in June 1946 at Charlestown. | |
HMS Boston, September 1943. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2630 |
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HMS Brixham | 21st October 1940 | Scrapped on 7th July 1948 at Dunston. | |
HMS Clacton | 19th December 1941 | Lost on 31st December 1943. | |
HMS Cromarty | 24th February 1941 | Lost on 23rd October 1943. | |
HMS Cromarty, June 1943. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2631 |
HMS Cromarty, October 1943. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2632 |
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HMS Dornoch | 4th February 1942 | Sold on 1st January 1948 and scrapped at Thornaby. | |
HMS Dunbar | 5th June 1941 | Sold on 1st January 1948 and scrapped at Southampton. | |
HMS Greenock | 11th May 1942 | Transferred to the Indian Navy and renamed Baluchistan in 1942. Transferred to the Pakistani Navy in 1948. Sold on 22nd January 1959. | |
HMS Hartlepool | 14th July 1942 | Transferred to the Indian Navy and renamed Kathiawar in 1942. Transferred to the Pakistani Navy and renamed Chittagong in 1948. Scrapped in 1956. | |
HMS Harwich | 17th February 1942 | Transferred to the Indian Navy and renamed Khyber in 1942. Scrapped in 1949. | |
HMS Hythe | 4th September 1941 | Lost on 11th October 1943. | |
HMS Hythe, August 1942. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2633 |
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HMS Ilfracombe | 29th January 1941 | Sold on 1st January 1948 and scrapped at Dunston. | |
HMS Llandudno | 8th November 1941 | Served as the merchant ship Rorvick in 1947. Scrapped in 1952. | |
HMS Middlesborough | 2nd May 1942 | Transferred to the Indian Navy and renamed Kumaon in 1942. Scrapped in 1949. | |
HMS Newhaven | 29th July 1942 | Transferred to the Indian Navy and renamed Carnatic in 1942. Scrapped in 1949. | |
HMS Padstow | 29th October 1942 | Transferred to the Indian Navy and renamed Rohilkand in 1943. Scrapped in 1961. | |
HMS Polruan | 18th July 1940 | Scrapped in June 1950 at Sunderland. | |
HMS Poole | 25th June 1941 | Scrapped in January 1948 at Pembroke. | |
HMS Poole, October 1943. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2634 |
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HMS Rothesay | 18th March 1941 | Scrapped in April 1950 at Milford Haven | |
HMS Rye | 19th August 1940 | Scrapped in September 1948 at Purfleet. | |
HMS Lyme Regis | 19th March 1942 | Sold on 24th August 1948 and later scrapped at Sunderland. | |
HMS Tenby | 10th September 1941 | Scrapped in January 1948 at Dunston. | |
HMS Whitehaven | 29th May 1941 | Scrapped in January 1948 at Briton Ferry. | |
HMS Whitehaven, April 1943. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2635 |
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HMS Worthing | 22nd August 1941 | Scrapped in July 1948 at Dunston. | |
Bathhurst Class | |||
Ararat | 20th February 1943 | Served with the Royal Australian Navy. Sold on 6th January 1961 and scrapped at Darwin. | |
Armidale | 23rd January 1942 | Served with the Royal Australian Navy. Lost on 1st January 1942. | |
Ballarat | 10th December 1940 | Served as the merchant ship Carmencita in 1947. | |
Bathurst | 1st August 1940 | Scrapped on 31st August 1948 in Sydney. | |
Benalla | 19th December 1942 | Served with the Royal Australian Navy. Scrapped in Japan in March 1958. | |
Bendigo | 1st March 1941 | Served as the merchant ship Cheung Hing in 1947. | |
Bowen | 28th July 1942 | Served with the Royal Australian Navy. Scrapped in Hong Kong in June 1956. | |
Broome | 6th October 1941 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed Alanya in 1946. | |
Banbury | 16th May 1942 | Scrapped in March 1962 in Japan. | |
Bundaberg | 1st December 1942 | Scrapped in March 1962 in Japan. | |
Burnie | 25th October 1940 | Served in the Dutch Navy as Ceram in 1946. | |
Cairns | 7th October 1941 | Served with the Dutch Navy as Ambon in 1946 before transferring to Indonesia as Banteng in 1949. | |
Castlemaine | 7th August 1941 | Became training ship at Flinders. | |
Cessnock | 17th October 1941 | Sold on 23rd April 1947. | |
Colac | 13th August 1941 | Became training ship in 1962. | |
Cootamundra | 3rd December 1942 | Put on disposal list. | |
Cowra | 27th May 1943 | Scrapped in 1962 in Japan. | |
Deloraine | 26th July 1941 | Scrapped in September 1956 in Hong Kong. | |
Dubbo | 7th March 1942 | Scrapped in 1958 in Japan. | |
Echuca | 17th January 1942 | Transferred to the New Zealand Navy in 1952 eventually scrapped in April 1967 at Auckland. | |
Fremantle | 18th August 1942 | Scrapped in March 1962. | |
Gawler | 4th October 1941 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy in 1946 and renamed Ayvalik. | |
Geelong | 22nd April 1941 | Lost 18th October 1944. | |
Geraldton | 16th August 1941 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy in 1946 and renamed Antalya. | |
Gladstone | 26th November 1942 | Served as the merchant ship Akuna in 1956. | |
Glenelg | 25th September 1942 | Scrapped in Hong Kong in 1957. | |
Goulburn | 16th November 1940 | Served as the merchant ship Benita in 1947. | |
Gympie | 30th January 1942 | Scrapped in 1962 in Japan | |
Horsham | 23rd May 1942 | Scrapped in Hong Kong on 1956. | |
Inverell | 2nd May 1942 | Transferred to the New Zealand Navy in 1952. | |
Ipswich | 11th August 1941 | Transferred to the Dutch Navy as Morotai in 1946, then transferred to Indonesia as the Hang Tuah in 1949. | |
Junee | 16th November 1943 | Sold in July 1958. | |
Kalgoorlie | 7th August 1941 | Transferred to the Dutch Navy as Ternate in 1946, then transferred to Indonesia as the Patti Unis in 1949. | |
Kapunda | 23rd June 1942 | Scrapped in 1962 in Japan. | |
Katoomba | 16th April 1941 | Scrapped in 1957 in Hong Kong. | |
Kiama | 9th July 1943 | Transferred to the New Zealand Navy in 1952. | |
Latrobe | 19th June 1942 | Scrapped in 1956 in Hong Kong. | |
Launceston | 30th June 1941 | transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed Ayancik in 1946. | |
Lismore | 10th August 1940 | Transferred to the Dutch Navy and renamed Batjan in 1946. | |
Lithgow | 21st December 1940 | Scrapped in 1956 in Hong Kong. | |
Maryborough | 17th October 1940 | Sold in May 1947. | |
Mildura | 15th May 1941 | Became training ship at Brisbane. Sold in September 1965. | |
Parkes | 30th October 1943 | Sold on 2nd May 1957. | |
Pirie | 3rd December 1941 | Transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed Amasra in 1946. | |
Rockhampton | 26th June 1941 | Scrapped in 1962 in Japan. | |
Shepparton | 15th August 1941 | Scrapped in 1958 in Japan. | |
Stawell | 3rd April 1943 | Transferred to the New Zealand Navy in 1952 and sold in 1968. | |
Thornycroft Motor Minesweepers (MMS) | |||
MMS1 and MMS2 launched 1937. MMS1 sold to Turkey, 1939. Renamed Kavak. Discarded 1950s. MMS2 sold to Turkey, 1939. Renamed Canak. Discarded 1950s. |
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MMS1, 1938. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2683 |
MMS2, 1938. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2684 |
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Admiralty Motor Minesweepers (MMS) | |||
MMS1 - MMS312 and MMS1001 - MMS1090. Launched 1940 - 1945. |
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MMS32, July 1944. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2685 |
MMS34, November 1943. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2686 |
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MMS185, March 1944. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2687 |
MMS1006, September 1946. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2688 |
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MMS1569, July 1951. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2689 |
MMS1791, July 1951. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2690 |
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Admiralty Motor Minesweepers (YMS) (ex - US) | |||
FYS2001 - FYS2284. Acquired under lend / lease. |
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YMS186 and YMS187, August 1943. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2691 |
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YMS2022, November 1943. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2692 |
YMS2051, April 1946. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2693 |
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YMS2070, for scrapping, 1947. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2694 |
YMS2189, November 1947. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2695 |
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YMS2230, April 1946. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2696 |
YMS2282, November 1947. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2697 |
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POST WAR |
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Ton Class View Class | |||
Coniston (M1101 ) | 9th July 1952 | Scrapped 1970 | |
Alcaston (M1102) | 5th January 1953 | Sold to the Royal Australian Navy. in 1961 | |
Alfriston (M1103) | 29th April 1953 | Scrapped 1988 | |
Alverton (M1104) | 18th Nov 1953 | Sold to the Irish navy 1971 | |
Amerton (M1105) | 16th march 1953 | Scrapped 1971 | |
Appleton (M1106) | 4th Sept 1953 | Scrapped 1972 | |
Beachampton (M1107) | 29th June 1953 | Sold to Hong Kong 1985 | |
Bevington (M1108) | 17th March 1953 | Sold to Argentina, recommissioned 23rd December 1968. | |
Bickington (M1109) | 14th May 1952 | Scrapped 1988 | |
Bildeston (M1110 ) | 9th June 1952 | Scrapped 1988 | |
Edderton (M1111) | 1st November 1953 | Became HMS Myrmidon a survey ship | |
Boulston (M1112) | 6th Oct 1952 | Scrapped 1975 | |
Brereton (M1112) | 14th March 1955 | Scrapped 1992 | |
Brinton (M1114) | 8th August 1952 | Sold after 1993 | |
Brontington (M1115) | 19th March 1953 | In 1989 became a Museum Ship | |
Burnaston (M1116) | 18th Dec 1952 | Scrapped 1971 | |
Buttington (M1117) | 11th June 1953 | Scrapped 1970 | |
Calton (M1118) | 24th October 1953 | Scrapped 1968 | |
Carhampton (M1119) | 21st July 1955 | Scrapped 1970 | |
Caunton (M1120) | 18th Dec 1952 | Scrapped 1970 | |
Chediston (M1121) | 20th February 1953 | Purchased by Australia in 1968 | |
Chilcompton (M1122) | 6th October 1953 | Sold 1970 | |
Clarbeston (M1123) | 18th February 1954 | Scrapped 1987 | |
Crichton (M1124) | 17th march 1953 | Scrapped 1987 | |
Cuxton (M1125) | 9th November 1953 | Scrapped 1992 | |
Dalswinton (M1126) | 24th September 1953 | Scrapped 1973 | |
Darlaston (M1127) | 29th September 1953 | Purchased by Malaysia 1960 | |
Derriton (M1128) | 22nd December 1953 | Scrapped 1970 | |
Oulston (M1129) | 29th September 1953 | Purchased by The Irish Navy 1971 | |
Highburton (M1130) | 2nd June 1954 | Scrapped1978 | |
Blaxton (M1131) | 26th January 1955 | Purchased by Argentina 1967 | |
Hickleton (M1132) | 26th January 1955 | Purchased by The Irish Navy 1971 | |
Bossington (M1133) (ex Embleton) | 2nd December 1955 | Scrapped 1988 | |
Essington (M1134) | 26th September 1956 | Purchased Maylasia 1964 | |
Fenton (M1135) | 2nd December 1955 | Scrapped 1968 | |
Fittleston (M1136) | 26th September 1956 | Scrapped after being sunk in collision, 1977. | |
Flockton (M1137) | 3rd June 1954 | Scrapped 1969 | |
Floriston (M1138) | 26th January 1955 | Sold `1968 | |
Somerleyton (M1139) (ex Gamston) | 1st July 1954 | Purchased by Australia in 1961 | |
Gavinton (M1140) | 27th July 1953 | Scrapped 1991 | |
Glasserton (M1141) | 3rd December 1953 | Scrapped 1988 | |
Hazleton (M1142) | 6th February 1954 | Purchased by South Africa in 1955 | |
Hexton (M1143) | June 1954 | Purchased by Malaysia in 1963 | |
Dunkerton (M1144) | 8th March 1954 | Purchased by South Africa in 1955 | |
Dufton (M1145) | 13th November 1954 | Scrapped 1977 | |
Hodgeston (M1146) | 6th April 1954 | Scrapped 1988 | |
Hubberston (M1147) | 14th September 1954 | Scrapped 1992 | |
Ilmington (M1148) | 8th March 1954 | Purchased by Argentina 1967 | |
Badminton (M1149) | 14th October 1954 | Scrapped 1970 | |
Invermoriston (M1150) | 2nd June 1954 | Scrapped 1971 | |
Iveston (M1151) | 14th October 1954 | Became a training ship in 1993 | |
Jackton (M1152) | 28th February 1955 | Purchased by Australia 1961 | |
Kedleston (M1153) | 21st December 1953 | Scrapped 1992 | |
Kellington (M1154) | 12th October 1954 | Became a training ship in 1993 | |
Monkton (M1155) Ex Kelton | 30th November 1955 | Purchased by Hong Kong 1985 | |
Kemerton (M1156) | 27th November 1953 | Became a training ship in 1993 | |
Kirkliston (M1157) | 18th February 1954 | Scrapped 1991 | |
Laleston (M1158) | 18th May 1954 | Scrapped 1985 | |
Lanton (M1159) | 30th July 1954 | Scrapped 1970 | |
Letterston (M1160) | 26th October 1954 | Scrapped 1971 | |
Leverton (M1161) | 2nd March 1955 | Scrapped 1972 | |
Kildarton (M1162) ex Liston | 23rd May 1955 | Became merchant ship, 1969. | |
Lullington (M1163) | 31st August 1955 | Purchased by Malaysia in 1966 | |
Maddiston (M1164) | 27th January 1956 | Scrapped 1975 | |
Maxton (M1165) | 24th May 1956 | Scrapped 1989 | |
Nurton (M1166) | 22nd October 1956 | Scrapped 1995 | |
Repton (M1167) ex Ossington | 1st May 1956 | Sold 1982 | |
Dilston (M1168) | 15th November 1954 | Purchased by Malaysia in 1964 | |
Penston (M1169) | 9th May 1955 | Scrapped 1970 | |
Picton (M1170) | 20th October 1955 | Scrapped 1969 | |
Aldington (M1171) | 15th September 1955 | Purchased by Ghana in 1964 | |
Thankerton (M1172) | 4th September 1955 | Purchased by Malaysia in 1966 | |
Pollington (M1173) | 10th October 1957 | Scrapped 1987 | |
Puncheston (M1174) | 20th November 1956 | Scrapped 1977 | |
Quainton (M1175) | 10th October 1957 | Scrapped 1979 | |
Rennington (M1176) | 27th November 1958 | Purchased by Argentina in 1967 | |
Roddington (M1177) | 24th February 1955 | Scrapped | |
Santon (M1178) | 18th August 1955 | Purchased by Argentina in 1967 | |
Sefton (M1179) | 27th November 1958 | Purchased by Argentina in 1967 | |
Shavington (M1180) | 25th April 1955 | Scrapped 1987 | |
Sheraton (M1181) | 20th July 1955 | Sold 1995 ? | |
Shoulton (M1182) | 10th September 1954 | Scrapped 19 | |
Singleton (M1183) | 18th November 1955 | Purchased by Argentina in 1961 | |
Sullington (M1184) | 20th July 1955 | became HMS Mermaid a survey ship | |
Swanston (M1185) | 10th September 1954 | Purchased by Australia in 1954 | |
Tarlton (M1186) | 18th November 1955 | Purchased by Argentina in 1967 | |
Upton (M1187) | 15th March 1956 | Scrapped 19 | |
Walkerton (M1188) | 21sr November 1956 | Scrapped 1990 | |
Wasperton (M1189) | 28th February 1956 | Sold 1986 | |
Wennington (M1190) | 6th April 1955 | Purchased by India in 1956 | |
Whitton (M1191) | 30th January 1956 | Purchased by India in 1956 | |
Wlkieston (M1192) | 26th June 1956 | Scrapped 1976 | |
Wolverton (M1193) | 22nd October 1956 | Purchased by Hong Kong in 1986 | |
Woolaston (M1194) | 6th march 1958 | Scrapped 19 | |
Wotton (M1195) | 24th April 1956 | Scrapped 1992 | |
Yarnton (M1196) | 26th March 1956 | Sold 1986 | |
Overton (M1197) | 28th January 1956 | Purchased by India in 1956 | |
Ashton (M1198) (ex Cheriton) | 5th September 1956 | Scrapped 19 | |
Belton (M1199) | 3rd October 1955 | Scrapped 1974 | |
Soberton (M1200) | 20th November 1956 | Sold 1993 | |
Durweston (M1201) | 18th August 1955 | Purchased by India in 1956 | |
Maryton (M1203) | 3rd April 1958 | Scrapped 1969 | |
Stubbington (M1204) | 8th August 1956 | Scrapped 1989 | |
Wiston (M1205) | 3rd June 1958 | Scrapped 1982 | |
Fiskerton (M1206) | 12th April 1957 | Scrapped 1977 | |
Castleton (M1207) | 26th August 1958 | Purchased by South Africa in 1959 | |
Lewiston (M1208) | 3rd November 1959 | Scrapped 1986 | |
Chawton (M1209) | 24th September 1957 | Scrapped 1977 | |
Stratton (M1210) | 29th July 1957 | Purchased by South Africa in 1959 | |
Houghton (M1211) | 22nd November 1957 | Scrapped 1971 | |
Dumbleton (M1212) | 8th November 1957 | Purchased by South Africa in 1958 | |
Oakington (M1213) | 10th December 1958 | Purchased by South Africa in 1959 | |
Packington (M1214) | 3rd July 1958 | Purchased by South Africa in 1959 | |
Chiltonn (M1215) | 15th July 1957 | Purchased by South Africa in 1958 | |
Crofton (M1216) | 7th March 1958 | Scrapped 1987 | |
Ham Class View Class | |||
Inglesham | 23rd April 1952 | Sold 1966 | |
Altham | 2nd December 1952 | Transferred to Malaysia 1st April 1959. Renamed Sri Johore. Broken up 1967 | |
Arlingham | 1st April 1953 | Sold 1977 | |
Asheldham | 20th September 1959 | Transferred to Malaysia, 1st April 1959. Renamed Sri Perlis. Broken up 1967. | |
Bassingham | 24th June 1952 | Sold 1966 | |
Bedham | 29th July 1953 | Transferred to Malaysia 1959. Renamed Lanka Suka. Broken up 1967. | |
Bisham | 6th March 1954 | Destroyed by fire, 29th September 1956. Wreck sold 1957. | |
Blunham | - | - | |
Bodenham | 21st August 1952 | Transferred to Saudi Arabia, 4th March 1968. Stricken 1984. | |
Boreham | 21st October 1952 | Transferred to Malaysia, 5th March 1966. Renamed Jerong. Broken up 1970. | |
Bottisham | 16th February 1953 | Sold 1973. | |
Brantingham | 4th December 1953 | Transferred to Malaysia, 1959. Renamed Temasek. Broken up 1966. | |
Brigham | 17th January 1953 | Sold 1968 | |
Bucklesham | 8th August 1952 | Sold 1981 | |
Cardingham | 24th June 1952 | Sold for breaking, 1967. | |
Chelsham | 9th July 1952 | Sold 1977. | |
Chillingham | 19th December 1952 | Sold August 1969. | |
Cobham | 14th May 1953 | Sold 1966. | |
Darsham | 19th November 1952 | Sold 1966. | |
Davenham | 23rd March 1953 | Sold 1966. | |
Dittisham | October 1953 | Given to Sea Cadets, 1983. Broken up 1997. | |
Downham | 1st September 1955 | Sold 1982. | |
Edlingham | 21st July 1955 | Destroyed by fire 29th September 1956. Wreck sold 1957. | |
Elsenham | 25th May 1955 | Sold to Arabian Federation, 1967. Stricken 1984. | |
Etchingham | 9th December 1957 | Sold for breaking 1967. | |
Everingham | 4th March 1954 | Sold 1983. | |
Felmersham | 24th September 1953 | Transferred to Malaysia, 5th March 1966. Renamed Todak. Broken up 1976. | |
Flintham | 10th March 1955 | Sold 1982 | |
Damerham | 15th June 1953 | Sold September 1966. | |
Fritham | 24th September 1953 | Sold 1980. | |
Glentham | 29th April 1957 | Sold April 1966. | |
Greetham | 19th April 1954 | Transferred to Libya, 1962. Renamed Zuara. Broken up 1973. | |
Halsham | September 1953 | Sold 1981. | |
Harpham | 14th September 1954 | Transferred to Libya, 1962. Renamed Brak. Broken up 1973. | |
Haversham | 3rd June 1954 | Broken up 1985. | |
Lasham | 31st May 1954 | Sold 1981. | |
Hovingham | 24th May 1956 | Sold 1966. | |
Cranham | 24th November 1953 | Sold September 1966. | |
Frettenham | 18th May 1954 | Sold to France, 13th December 1954. Renamed Tulipe. Broken up 1989. | |
Isham | 13th September 1954 | Transferred to France 22nd April 1955. Renamed Oilette. Broken up 1989. | |
Kingham | 26th January 1955 | Transferred to France 1955. Renamed Paquerette. Broken up 1989. | |
Hildesham | 5th February 1954 | Transferred to India, 1955. Renamed Bimlipatan. Stricken 1994. | |
Ledsham | 30th June 1954 | Sold April 1971 for breaking. | |
Littleham | 4th April 1954 | Transferred to India, 15th June 1955. Renamed Bassein. Stricken 1994. | |
Ludham | 16th June 1954 | Sold March 1967. | |
Mersham | 5th April 1954 | Transferred to France, 1955. Renamed Violette. Stricken 1987. | |
Mickleham | 11th March 1954 | Sold August 1966. | |
Mileham | 1st July 1954 | Transferred to France, 1955. Renamed Hortensia. Stricken 1983. | |
Neasham | 14th March 1956 | Transferred to Australia, 1968. Renamed Porpoise. Sold 1988. | |
Nettleham | 19th December 1956 | Sold November 1967. | |
Ockham | 12th May 1959 | Sold September 1967. | |
Ottringham | 22nd January 1958 | Transferred to Ghana, October 1959. Renamed Afadzato. Broken up 1977. | |
Pagham | 4th October 1955 | Sold 1983. | |
Fordham | 7th August 1956 | Sold 1981 | |
Petersham | 12th January 1955 | Transferred to France 1955. Renamed Capucine. Stricken 1985. | |
Pineham | 9th May 1955 | Transferred to France, 10th November 1955. Renamed Petunia. Broken up 1985. | |
Powderham | 27th November 1958 | Became survey vessel Waterwirch, 1964. Sold 1986. | |
Pulham | 10th January 1956 | Sold August 1966. | |
Rackham | 27th April 1956 | Sold July 1967. | |
Reedham | 19th August 1958 | Sold August 1966. | |
Rendlesham | 13th October 1954 | Transferred to France, 1955. Renamed Aubepine. Sold 1974. | |
Riplingham | 11th January 1955 | Transferred to France 1955. Renamed Myosotis. Stricken 1985. | |
Shipham | 14th July 1955 | Sold 1986 | |
Saxlingham | 17th October 1955 | Sold April 1968. | |
Shrivenham | 28th March 1956 | Sold February 1969 | |
Sidlesham | 25th March 1955 | Sold July 1967. | |
Stedham | 12th January 1955 | Transferred to France, 1955. Renamed Jasmine. Stricken 1985. | |
Sparham | 14th October 1954 | Transferred to France, 30th September 1955. Renamed Hibiscus. Stricken 1986. | |
Sulham | 24th March 1955 | Transferred to France 1955. Renamed Jonquille. Broken up 1985. | |
Thakenham | 9th September 1957 | Sold 1977. | |
Tibenham | 10th March 1955 | Transferred to France 1955. Renamed Geranium. Stricken 1987. | |
Tongham | 30th November 1955 | Sold 1980. | |
Tresham | 11th May 1954 | Sold 1966. | |
Warmingham | 23rd April 1954 | Sold 1983. | |
Wexham | 3rd April 1954 | Transferred to France, 1955. Renamed Armoise. Stricken 1987. | |
Whippingham | 28th August 1954 | Transferred to France, 1955. Renamed Dahlia. Stricken 1992. | |
Wintringham | 24th May 1955 | Transferred to Australia, 1967. Renamed Seal. Diving Tender. Sold 1988. | |
Woldingham | 30th November 1955 | Sold September 1966. | |
Wrentham (ex - Edgeley) | 8th February 1955 | Sold August 1966. | |
Yaxham | 21st January 1958 | Became survey vessel Woodlark 1964. Used as target, 1986. | |
Portisham | 3rd November 1955 | Sold January 1989. | |
Popham | 11th January 1955 | Sold February 1976. | |
Odiham | 21st July 1955 | Sold 1980. | |
Puttenham | 25th June 1956 | Sold 1980. | |
Birdham | 19th September 1955 | Sold 1980. | |
Rampisham | 1st May 1957 | Renamed Squirrel December 1957. Reverted to Rampisham December 1959. Sold August 1966. | |
Abbotsham | 16th December 1955 | Sold June 1967 | |
Georgeham | 15th February 1957 | Sold November 1967. | |
Malham | 29th August 1958 | Transferred to Ghana, October 1959. Renamed Yogada. Broken up 1977. | |
Thatcham | 25th September 1957. | Sold 1986. | |
Sandringham | 16th April 1957 | Sold 1986. | |
Polsham | 13th October 1958 | Sold February 1967. | |
Thornham | 18th March 1957 | Broken up 1985. | |
Ley Class View Class | |||
Dingley | 3rd September 1952 | Sold July 1967. | |
Aveley | 16th February 1953 | Became Sea Cadet training ship Woolwich, 1983. Broken up 1986. | |
Brearley | 16th June 1953 | Sold May 1971. | |
Brenchley | 19th July 1954 | Sold January 1966. | |
Brinkley | 14th September 1954 | Sold January 1966. | |
Broadley | 24th November 1953 | Destroyed by fire, 29th September 1956. Wreck sold 1957. | |
Broomley | 14th April 1953 | Renamed Watchful, January 1959. Sold 1968. | |
Burley | 6th January 1954 | Renamed Squirrel December 1959. Sold January 1968. | |
Chailey | 11th November 1954 | Sold June 1969. | |
Cradley | 24th February 1955 | Renamed Isis, 1963. Sold April 1982. | |
ABDIEL Exercise Minelayer | |||
Abdiel (N21) | 22nd January 1967 | Sold 1988 | |
HMS Abdiel. Closing to fuel from RFA Black Rover, North Atlantic, 1977. HMS Abdiel - Exercise Minelayer, Built by Thornycroft and launched 22nd January 1967, HMS Abdiel was designed to lay exercise minefields, and was commissioned on 17th October 1967, receiving a major refit shortly after this photograph was taken, in 1978. She was sold in 1988. Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A reproduction of this original photo size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here . Order Code GM043 |
HMS Abdiel, June 1969. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2492 |
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ORIGINAL POSTCARD FOR SALE. DONATED TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THIS SITE.
HMS Abdiel, 1968. Original Postcard Has some slight indentation marks on the surface where a pen has been used on the reverse. Price ?8. Click here to order. Order Code PHX548 |
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HUNT Class Countermeasures Minesweepers View Class | |||
Brecon (M29) | 21st June 1978 | ||
Ledbury (M30) | 5th December 1979 | ||
Cattistock (M31) | 22nd January 1981 | ||
Cottesmore (M32) | 9th February 1982 | ||
Brocklesby (M33) | 12th January 1982 | ||
Middleton (M34) | 27th April 1984 | ||
Dulverton (M35) | 30th June 1984 | ||
Bicester (M36) | 11th January 1985 | ||
Chiddingfold (M37) | 7th February 1985 | ||
Atherstone (M38) | 7th May 1985 | ||
Hurworth (M39) | 25th September 1984 | ||
Berkeley (M40) | 3rd December 1986 | ||
Quorn (M41) | 23rd January 1988 | ||
RIVER Class Minesweepers View Class | |||
Waveney (M2003) | 8th September 1983 | Purchased by Bangladesh 3rd October 1994 | |
Carron (M1212) | 23rd September 1982 | Purchased by Bangladesh 3rd October 1994 | |
Dovey (M1213) | 7th December 1983 | Purchased by Bangladesh 3rd October 1994 | |
Helford (M1214) | 16th May 1984 | Purchased by Bangladesh 3rd October 1994 | |
Humber (M1215) | 17th May 1984 | Purchased by Brazil 1995 | |
Blackwater (M1216) | 29th August 1984 | Purchased by Bangladesh 3rd October 1994 | |
Itchen (M1217) | 30th June 1984 | Purchased by Brazil, 1998 | |
Helmsdale (M1218) | 11th January 1985 | Purchased by Brazil 1995 | |
Orwell (M1219) | 7th February 1985 | Purchased by Guyana, 2001. | |
Ribble (M1220) | 7th May 1985 | Purchased by Brazil 1995 | |
Spey (M1221) | 22nd May 1985 | Purchased by Brazil, 1998 | |
Arun (M1222) | 20th August 1985 | Purchased by Brazil, 1998. | |
SANDOWN Class Minesweeper VIEW CLASS | |||
Sandown (M101 ) | 18th April 1988 | Still in Service | |
Inverness (M102) | 27th February 1990 | Still in | |
Cromer (M103) | 6th October 1990 | 2002 became a static training ship HMS Hindustan at Dartmouth | |
Walney (M104) | 31st July 1992 | Still in | |
Bridport (M105) | 1993 | at Portsmouth for Disposal | |
Penzance (M106) | 1998 | Still in service 2005 | |
Pembroke (M107) | 1998 | Still in service 2005 | |
Grimsby (M108) | 1999 | Still in service2005 | |
Bangor (M109) | 2000 | Still in service 2005 | |
Ramsey (M110 ) | 2000 | Still in service 2005 | |
Blyth (M111) | 2001 | Still in service 2005 | |
Shoreham (M112) | 2001 | Still in service 2005 | |
HMS Totnes after being mined, December 1916. Ascot Class Paddle Minesweeper, Launched 1916, sold 1922. Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price ?5 Click here to order. Order Code MP2493 |
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World War One Minesweeper Conversions, Nos 185, 186, 184 and 187. Photograph December 1914. Converted Paddle Steamers : 185 (nearest) is Glen Avon. 186 (far right) is Lady Ismay (mined 21st December 1915), 184 and 187 are Westward Ho and Junior (both nearest to shore) respectively. A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX375 |
1st Flotilla (Grand Fleet) Minesweepers. Possible boats :- Godetia, Carnation, Dahlia, Daphne, Iris, Lilac, Marigold, Pansy and Sunflower. A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX212 |
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HMS Folkestone. Minesweeper and Fleet Messenger 1903. A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX226 |
HMS Lynn. Screw Steamer converted to Minesweeper. A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX335 |
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HMS Pontefract, one of the Ascot Class paddle steamer minesweepers used by the Admiralty and built in 1916. HMS Pontefract was eventually sold in 1922. A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX213 |
Minesweepers. circa 1940 Courtesy of Steven Harper |
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