Ship: HMS ILMINGTON
Pennant No: M1148
Laid Down: 24th December 1952
Built By: Camper & Nicholson Ltd, Gosport. Yard Number 791
Completed: 5th January 1955
Time to Build: 24 months
Commissioned: 12th February 1955 for 105th MSS based Harwich
Years Fully Operational: 2 with RN

Outline of Operational Career:

  • 22nd February 1955 Joined 105th MSS at Harwich
  • 1955 – 1956 Exercises & Visits in Home Waters

Paid Off: 1957
Disposal: 19th July 1968 Sold to Argentina as ARA Formosa M6