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HMS HOTHAM

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Mark2202

Mark2202 Report 20 Dec 2004 15:56

Many thanks to you all for your helpful infomation,i will go and take a look at them and see what i can learn from them,many thanks again.Mark

Researching:
Strain Shelbourne Woods

Jane

Jane Report 20 Dec 2004 13:49

Mark Here is some information on HMS Hotham. Hope its the right ship. Sorry there was no contacts address. NavSource Online: Destroyer Escort Photo Archive DE- 574 HMS HOTHAM K-583 CLASS - Buckley Displacement 1,400 Tons, Dimensions, 306' (oa) x 37' x 13' 6" (Max) Armament 3 x 3"/50, 4 x 1.1" AA, 8 x 20 mmAA, 3 x 21"TT (1x3) 1 Hedgehog, 8 DCT, 2racks. Machinery, 12,000 SHP; G. E. Turbines with electric drive, 2 screws Speed, 24 Knots, Range 6,000 NM @ 12 Knts. Crew 186. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operational and Building Data Laid down by Bethlehem Steel, Hingham MA 5 November 1943, Launched 21 December 1943 Commissioned (USN) Never, To Britain as lend lease 8 February 1944 Retained post war and fitted out as floating power station for use at Sinapore. Moved to Hong Kong and used as station ship. Returned to England in late 1947. Returned (USN) 13 March 1956 Fate: Sold for scrapping in the Netherlands 1 November 1956 Try typing HMS Hotham into your search engine. All the best Jane

Unknown

Unknown Report 20 Dec 2004 13:45

just mailed you mark

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom Report 20 Dec 2004 13:45

http://www .navsource .org/archives/06/574 .htm (no spaces) E x

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom Report 20 Dec 2004 13:42

Have you tried Google?? E x

Ramblin Rose

Ramblin Rose Report 20 Dec 2004 13:35

Good Luck Mark,some people on here are very knowledgable and will direct you to the places to research I expect.I came across very interesting records whilst researching in Bournemouth central library so I know that there are list of those who have served.Sorry I can't be more helpful - Rose

Mark2202

Mark2202 Report 20 Dec 2004 13:31

My Step Dad served on a ship called HMS Hotham during the war,ive been trying to find anything on this ship or her crew.can anybody help me??? All ive found so far is 1 story and 2 pic's.My Dad is getting on now but would like to see if anybody else is left.many thanks

Researching:
Strain Shelbourne Woods