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Encyclopedia > HMS Atherstone (M38)

HMS Atherstone (M38) is a Hunt-class mine countermeasure vessel (MCMV) of the British Royal Navy. For the World War I minesweepers, see Hunt class minesweeper. ... A Mine Countermeasure Vessel or MCMV is a type of naval ship tasked with the location of and destruction of naval mines. ... The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore the Senior Service). ...



Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessels
Brecon | Ledbury | Cattistock | Cottesmore | Brocklesby | Middleton | Dulverton | Bicester | Chiddingfold | Atherstone | Hurworth | Berkeley | Quorn

List of mine countermeasure vessels of the Royal Navy
Commissioned Royal Navy Ships
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HMS Atherstone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (157 words)
The first Atherstone, launched in 1916, was a Racecourse-class minesweeper that served in World War I.
The second Atherstone (L05), launched in 1939, was a Hunt-class destroyer that served in World War II.
The third and current Atherstone (M38), launched in 1985, is a Hunt-class minesweeper.
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