Vessel Profile

Monkton (H.M.S.)

Monkton (H.M.S.)
Photo: RN Official Photo

Story

This minesweeper was built in 1955 by Herd & Mackenzie in Buckie, Banff.

Owners & Masters

She was launched 30 November 1955; converted to Hong Kong Patrol craft 1971 and pennant number changed to P1055; sold in 1985.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Webb, Robert Lloyd (1988)
  • J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
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