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HMS Penzance (M106)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
HMS Penzance
Launch Year
1997
Type
Minehunter
Class
Sandown-class minehunter
Pennant Number
M106
Launched
1997
Built at
Vosper Thornycroft
Commissioned
1998
Armament
Mine warfare systems
Propulsion
Diesel engines
Role
Minehunter
Notable for
Modern mine warfare
Fate
Active
Status
In service

HMS Penzance was a Royal Navy minehunter of the sandown-class minehunter.

Service History

HMS Penzance served primarily in minehunter duties and is noted for modern mine warfare.

Historical Significance

HMS Penzance forms part of the history of British minehunter and the evolution of sandown-class minehunter.