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HMS Hurworth is a Hunt-Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel – a minehunter. She plays a vital role in keeping the seas safe around the world.
A highly skilled smaller ship, Hurworth play a vital part in the worldwide mine countermeasures commitments.
Like her sister ships of the Hunt-class, HMS Hurworth boasts a world-leading mine disposal system, Seafox. This innovative technology – the most proficient system of its type ever invented – makes HMS Hurworth and the Royal Navy’s MCMV contingent the envy other navies across the globe.
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Minehunters like HMS Hurworth detect and destroy dangers under the water. Her highly trained crew use specialist skills and equipment to keep shipping lanes safe and neutralise threats left from conflicts past.
Adaptable and dependable, HMS Hurworth can be deployed on a range of missions, including protecting lawful maritime enterprise in the Gulf, responding rapidly to developing international crises, or making sure the UK’s sea lanes remain safe and secure.
HMS Hurworth and her Ship’s Company maintain a high state of readiness thanks to a rigorous training and maintenance programme. She’s ready to undertake operations at very short notice in locations from the Middle East to the North Atlantic.
Was built to provide anti-air defence to the Fleet. She sunk after striking a mine in 1943 off the Greek Island of Kalymnos.
Today’s Hurworth was built in 1985, though with further technological advances over the years, she remains among the most capable MCMVs afloat today.
Hurworth joined the rescue attempt of the Herald of Free Enterprise off the coast of Zeebruge.
The first Gulf War.
Fitted with an upgraded sonar to keep her ahead of the game.
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Mine hunter ships, frigates, destroyers and assault ships, among others, form the backbone of our naval prowess.
A vital element of the Royal Navy's role is keeping the peace, preventing conflict and containing situations before they develop.
The UK has a responsibility to its citizens and its allies to endeavour to safeguard the high seas. This is why the Royal Navy protects home and international waters.
