HMS Sulham (M2732)

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History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Sulham
NamesakeSulham
BuilderFairlie Yacht
Launched24 March 1955
Completed21 July 1955
FateTransferred to France, 1955
France
NameJonquille
Acquired1955
FateBroken up, 1985
General characteristics
Class and typeHam-class minesweeper
NotesPennant number(s): M2732 / IMS69

HMS Sulham was a Ham-class minesweeper of the Royal Navy.

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

References[edit]

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