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a bit of a 'history channel' thread bear with me, but I'll start almost 70 years ago in Canada, and get to Chanthaburi 'soon'. Also - I am neither a navy or ship man, appreciate any corrections/amendments and explanation of some of the abbreviations used; where applicable I'll include a link to the source. ************************** HMS Minstrel Algerine Class minesweeper Pennant number: M445 Completed on 7 June 1944, built by Redfern & Co, Canada. In July 1945 she joined the 10th MSF, Nore Command Nov 1945 10th MSF, East Indies Jan 1946 11th MSF Feb 1946 7th MSF June 1946 11th MSF Paid off in Feb 1947 to Category B reserve at Singapore. She was bought by the Royal Thai Navy in April 1947 and renamed HTMS PHOSAMTON on 20 Nov 1947 She attended the Queens Coronation Spithead review in 1953 whilst on Naval Cadet training. * SHE IS STILL IN SERVICE as a training ship and is believed to be the oldest Steam Engined warship still in service. Displacement: 850 tons Dimensions: 225ft x 351/2ft x 9ft Armament: 1 x 4", 4 x 40mm bofors AA Guns A/S weapons: 4 x DCT Range: 5,000 miles @ 10kts Complement: 104 - 138 (wartime) source NOTE: * ? 2010 ______________________________________ Couldn't locate a photo of HMS Minstrel. This is another Algerine Class minesweeper, HMS Mutine: Algerine class 111 ships Technical information Type Minesweeper Displacement 850 BRT Length 225 feet Complement 85 men Armament 1 4" AA gun 4 20mm guns (4x1) Max speed 16.5 knots Engines Geared turbines, 2 shafts / Reciprocating (V.T.E.) engines, 2 shafts Power 2000 SHP / 2000 IHP Source