HMS Atherstone in the Middle East. Photographer: LA(Phot) Stuart Hill Image 45151301.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk |
The Hunt Class of 'mine countermeasures vessels' were first introduced in 1979. They have a wooden hull which has an external layer of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). This material combination means that the vessel can withstand a nearby blast and also gives it a low magnetic signature so as not to trigger the mines. More information about these vessels can be found on the Armed Forces website http://www.armedforces.co.uk/navy/listings/l0017.html
Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)
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