Registration number
2949
Status
Archived
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Previous names
- 1957 - 1980 HMS Tongham
Details
Function
Naval & Military Vessel
Subfunction
Minesweeper
Location
Unknown
Vessel type
Minesweeper - Ham Class
Archive reason
More information required
Current use
Unknown
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Info required
Yes
Construction
Builder
Miller, James N & Son Ltd, St Monans
Built in
1955
Hull material
Wood
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Towed
Number of engines
2
Primary engine type
Diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
107.50 feet
(32.77m)
Breadth: Beam
22.00 feet
(6.71m)
Depth
5.75 feet
(1.75m)
Tonnage: Gross
167.00
History
MV TONGHAM is a Ham Class Type 1 Minesweeper. The vessel was laid down in 1955 and completed in 1957. The craft was sold in 1980 from the Navy. After a period moored at Shotley, MV TONGHAM has been kept moored at Mistley since 1996. Before that day an enclosed wheelhouse was added and the rear extended. Also derricks and engine were removed by this time.
We are lacking information on this historic vessel. If you can help with information past or present, please email us.
Key dates
-
30/11/1955
Vessel laied down and building started
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18/06/1957
Building completed
-
1980
Vessel sold by the Royal Navy
-
1996
Vessel moored in Mistley
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