HMS Middleton (M34)

HMS Middleton uses high-powered sonar, remote underwater vehicles and a crew of divers to deal with sea-bed threats. Her role in providing safety at sea is vital to protecting the UK economy and clearing the way for military operations.

Role

HMS Middleton is a Hunt Class Mine Counter Measures Vessel (MCMV), which has recently returned from the Arabian Gulf and is now focused on UK Operations. By maintaining a Mine and Seabed Warfare focus, she contributes to keeping sea-lanes open and the security of critical UK National Infrastructure whilst ensuring the safety and freedom of navigation around the UK.

The Ship’s Company (formally Crew 7 of the Second Mine Counter Measures Squadron), are currently taking HMS Middleton through a regeneration period.

Hunt Class

Unit history

1939

The first Middleton

The first incarnation of this ship was actually called HMS Lord Middleton. She was a requisitioned Naval trawler, which was taken over by the Admiralty and saw action in World War II.

1958

Mine Counter Measures

The mine countermeasures vessel, HMS Middleton, is the second ship to be named after the Middleton Hunt.

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