HMS Thatcham (M2790)

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History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Thatcham
NamesakeThatcham
BuilderJones Slip
Launched25 September 1957
Completed17 April 1958
FateSold 1986
General characteristics
Class and typeHam-class minesweeper
NotesPennant number(s): M2790 / IMS90

HMS Thatcham was one of 93 ships of the Ham-class of inshore minesweepers.

Their names were all chosen from villages ending in -ham. The minesweeper was named after Thatcham in Berkshire.

References

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