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HMS Melpomene (1925) ML (7th)
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This the seventh ship to carry the name HMS Melpomene was a
coastal minelayer. Originally a coastal monitor and the only ship to carry the name
HMS M31. Built by Harland & Wolff launched 26-Jun-1915, 170ft long, 31ft wide and displacing 535 tons. Armed with 1 x 9.2in and 1 x 3in guns. Conversion to a minelayer completed Jan-1921. Renamed HMS Melpomene, 01-Dec-1925. Renamed HMS Menelaus 23-Dec-1940. Broken up Jan-1948.
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25 July, 2012.
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