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had its minesweeping gear removed and replaced by two more 20 mm Oerlikon cannon and four 2-pounder saluting guns, although the minesweeping gear was later re-fitted.
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Index

Altham, Lancashire
Camper and Nicholsons
Malaysia
Pennant number

Ham-class minesweeper
p/p
o/a
Paxman
knots
Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
Ham class
minesweepers
Altham
Lancashire
pennant number
Camper and Nicholsons
Gosport
Hythe, Hampshire
Harwich
Rosneath
Gare Loch
Royal Malayan Navy
"Ham Class Minesweepers"


ISBN
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ISBN
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