HMS Thakeham (M2733)

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History
NameHMS Thakeham
NamesakeThakeham
BuilderFairlie Yacht
Launched9 September 1957
Completed15 November 1957
FateSold 1977
General characteristics
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass2-
NotesPennant number(s): M2733 / IMS70

HMS Thakeham was one of 93 ships of the Template:Sclass2- of inshore minesweepers.

Their names were all chosen from villages ending in -ham. The minesweeper was named after Thakeham in West Sussex.

References

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