TID 172 was completed on 13 February 1946 and served with Nore Command under N.O.I.C. Lowestoft named Martello.
| 11-7-46 | She reverted to T.I.D. 172 with civilian crew. |
| 20-10-46 | Allocated to the Civil Engineer in Chief, Chatham as W 92. |
| 1-10-59 | Transferred to P.A.S. Chatham as T.I.D. 172. |
| 1967 | Used as a relief tug |
| Between1967 & 73 | Leased to the Dutch Navy for approx 2 years. |
| 9-7-73 | Sold to T.W. Ward Ltd. Columbia Wharf, Grays, Essex. |
| 3-8-73 | Sold for preservation in Maldon, Essex. |
| 1975 | Moved to Ipswich. Not steamed for approx 5 years. |
| 1980 | Present preservation group became involved. |