Small Navies of the World – Mine Warfare Ships

Mine Warfare Ships

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Estonia – Sandown Class Minehunters LOA 172′ / 52.4 m TDISP 490 tons (3 active, service since 2007) Formerly RN ships, service 1989-2005.

Finland – FNS Pohjanmaa 01 (1979) LOA 257′ / 78.3 m TDISP 1,120 tons. Minelayer and training ship.

Finland – Hameenmaa class minelayer LOA 255′ / 77.7 m TDISP 1,470 tons. (2 active, service since 1992)

FNS Hameenmaa 02 (1992)

FNS Uusimaa 05 (1992)

Finland – Katanpaa Class Minehunters LOA 172′ / 52.4 m TDISP 700 tons (3 active, service since 2012)

Libya – Natya class minesweeper LOA 200′ / 60.1 m TDISP 870 tons (Derelict)

Malta – Kondor I class minesweeper LOA 171′ / 52 m TDISP 339 tons (3 transferred after East German service 1971-1990, all retired, one may still be laid up at Cassar ship repair, others sunk for dive sites.)

Syria – Natya class minesweeper LOA 200′ / 60.1 m TDISP 870 tons

Yemen – Natya class minesweeper LOA 200′ / 60.1 m TDISP 870 tons

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