Registration number
2949
Status
Registered
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Previous names
- 1957 - 1980 HMS Tongham
Details
Function
Fighting Vessel
Subfunction
Minesweeper
Location
Mistley
Vessel type
Ham Class Type 1
Current use
Ongoing conservation
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
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
The vessel was laied 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.
Key dates
-
30/11/1955
Vessel laied down and building started
-
18/06/1957
Building completed
-
1980
Vessel sold by the Royal Navy
-
1996
Vessel moored in Mistley
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