minehunter

British

/ ˈmaɪnˌhʌntə /

noun

a naval vessel that searches for mines by electronic means

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Two minehunter vessels are also nearby and ready to deploy, Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin said on Tuesday.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

The frigate HMS Sutherland and the minehunter HMS Ledbury were also involved.

From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026

Royal Navy patrol boats HMS Trumpeter and HMS Dasher followed behind, along with sea cadet training vessel TS Royalist and minehunter HMS Cattistock.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2024

The Royal Navy will transfer two of its minehunter ships to Ukraine in a bid to strengthen the country's sea abilities, the Ministry of Defence has said.

From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2023

Bronington, a sturdy 360-ton minehunter that spends most of its time plowing the North Sea in search of World War II mines.

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