Role
HMS Grimsby (M108) is a Mine Counter Measures Vessel (MCMV). She maintains freedom of navigation on the high seas – vital to the UK international trade – by keeping international shipping lanes open.
Organisation / Units & Squadrons
HMS Grimsby (M108)
Minehunter HMS Grimsby (M108) maintains freedom of navigation on the high seas by keeping international shipping lanes open.
Capability
As a minehunter, HMS Grimsby detects and destroys dangers under the water. A committed team of 38 use specialist skills and equipment including:
- The SEAFOX Mine Disposal System to dispose of underwater ordnance and sea mines
- Clearance Divers who carry out Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), underwater Mine Exploitation, Reconnaissance and Recovery
- Advanced sonar – including brand new Thales technology.
Crew
She has a crew of 38, the majority of whom have done multiple deployments to the Middle East and Europe to work alongside NATO Allies.
Over the past five years she has had seven different crews and visited over 18 different countries, working tirelessly to maintains freedom of navigation on the high seas by keeping international shipping lanes open.
Unit history
1933
The First HMS Grimsby
The first incarnation, a sloop, launched in July 1933. At the outbreak of World War Two she was on the China Station, but was recalled to the UK to see extensive service.
1941
Lost near Tobruk
Unfortunately on 25 May 1941 following heavy and sustained attack from enemy aircraft she sank 40 miles north east of Tobruk.
1998
The Second Grimsby
The current ship was launched by Lady Candice Blackham on 10 August 1998, and commissioned into the Royal Navy on 25 September 1999.
2017
Refit, refurb and upgrade
After five years, 18 countries and 43,000 miles, HMS Grimsby enjoyed a full refurb, and was fitted with the most advanced sonar in the fleet.
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