HMS Atherstone (M38)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Atherstone
- Launch Year
- 1985
- Type
- Minehunter
- Class
- Hunt-class mine countermeasure vessel
- Pennant Number
- M38
- Launched
- 1985
- Built at
- Yarrow
- Commissioned
- 1987
- Armament
- Mine warfare systems
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Minehunter
- Notable for
- Mine countermeasure service
- Fate
- Active
- Status
- In service
HMS Atherstone was a Royal Navy minehunter of the hunt-class mine countermeasure vessel.
Service History
HMS Atherstone served primarily in minehunter duties and is noted for mine countermeasure service.
Historical Significance
HMS Atherstone forms part of the history of British minehunter and the evolution of hunt-class mine countermeasure vessel.