| Navy | The Royal Navy |
| Type | Minelayer |
| Class | Douwe Aukes |
| Pennant | M 36 |
| Built by | Gusto (Schiedam, Holland) |
| Ordered | |
| Laid down | 14 Oct 1919 |
| Launched | 23 Nov 1920 |
| Commissioned | 14 Mar 1941 |
| End service | |
| History | The Dutch minelayer Van Meerlant was decommissioned 14 March 1941 and transferred to the Royal Navy the same day. |
| Former name | HrMs Van Meerlant |
Commands listed for HMS Van Meerlant (M 36)
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| Commander | From | To | |
| 1 | Lt.Cdr. (retired) Arnold Howard Piggott, RNR | 4 Mar 1941 | 4 Jun 1941 |
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