HMS Woldingham (M2778)

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Woldingham
NamesakeWoldingham
BuilderJ. Samuel White
Launched30 November 1955
Completed17 July 1957
FateSold September 1966
General characteristics
Class and typeHam-class minesweeper
NotesPennant number(s): M2778 / IMS78

HMS Woldingham 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 Woldingham in Surrey.

References

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