Minesweeper Collection

H. M. S. Pincher - Algerine-Class Fleet Minesweeper
H.M.S. Pincher (J294 - later M294) - Algerine-Class Fleet Minesweeper fitted with Turbine propulsion machinery - commissioned in 1943, built by Harland and Wolff, Belfast. Date: circa 1950s

Royal Navy Minesweepers in action near British shores and in Asiatic Waters. Date: 1945

Paddle steamer Medway Queen, Sheerness, Kent
Paddle steamer Medway Queen, arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea, Kent. During the Second World War she acted as a minesweeper, and made seven evacuation trips from Dunkirk in 1940, rescuing 7000 men

HMS Jewel, British minesweeper M390
HMS Jewel, British Algerine-class minesweeper M390. Date: circa 1960s

HMS Aberdare, British hunt class minesweeper, WW2
HMS Aberdare (J49), British hunt class minesweeper. Date: circa 1943-1944

American submarine chasers, WW1
Six American submarine chasers during the First World War. They served in minesweeping operations in the North Sea. Date: 1917-1918

La flotte d'avant-garde; le dragage des mines. Batiment auxiliare a la recherche des sous... 1916
La flotte d'avant-garde; le dragage des mines. Batiment auxiliare a la recherche des sous-marins ennemis. Les deux cachets de la Censure de l'Amiraute indiquent que la publication de ce

'La flotte d'avant-garde; le dragage des mines. Le commandant du trawler et son skipper, 1916. Creator: Unknown
La flotte d'avant-garde; le dragage des mines. Le commandant du trawler et son skipper, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

La flotte d'avant-garde; le dragage des mines. On descend le "kite" (litteralement; "cerf... 1916)
La flotte d'avant-garde; le dragage des mines. On descend le "kite" (litteralement; "cerf-volent")

La flotte d'avant-garde; le dragage des mines. Une mine remotee a la surface fait explosion...1916 Creator
La flotte d'avant-garde; le dragage des mines. Une mine remotee a la surface fait explosion, atteinte par les coups de fusil et de canon tires deux trawlers qui l'ont rencontree

La baie de Suvla et les Falaises d'Anzac; Les falaises d'Anzac, 1915 (1916). Creator: Norman Wilkinson
La baie de Suvla et les Falaises d'Anzac; Les falaises d'Anzac, point e debarquement des Australiens et des Neo-Zelandais, le 25 avril 1915

Reconnoitring at Cronstadt, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Reconnoitring at Cronstadt, 1854. Crimean War. Fort Peter I.; Fort Alexander; Fort Menschikoff; "Bulldog"; "Phlegethon"

HRH Prince Charles on board HMS Bronington. Pictured on the right is the Crown Prince Hassan of Jordan. HMS Bronington docks at Tower Pier in the Pool of London

HMS Middleton in the Straits of Hormuz
HMS Middleton is pictured transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East. HMS Middleton, Mine Countermeasures Vessel (MCMV), detects, investigates

H. M. S. Mariner (M380) - Algerine-class minesweeper
H.M.S. Mariner (J380 - later M380) - reciprocating engine-powered Algerine-class minesweeper - commissioned in 1944, built by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co. Port Arthur. Date: circa 1950s

H. M. S. Cockatrice - Algerine-class minesweeper
H.M.S. Cockatrice (M29) (formerly J229) - reciprocating engine-powered Algerine-class minesweeper - Commissioned in 1943, built by Fleming and Ferguson, Paisley. Date: circa 1950s

WW2 - Minesweeper Otter Float
A photograph which shows some WW2 merchant seamen deploying an otter float upon a minesweeper. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - Minesweeper Apparatus
A photograph depicting some British WW2 merchant seamen lowering some sweeping apparatus from the deck of a minesweeper to sea, by crane. Date: circa 1942

HMS Mutine
Royal Navy - HMS Mutine, a turbine-powered Algerine-class minesweeper, pictured on 1 May 1958 whilst on the reserve at Chatham

Brass anchor chain and propeller from WW1 period
Brass anchor chain and propeller reputedly from a WW1 Royal Navy minesweeper. 21 inches

HMS Seagull, minesweeper
HMS Seagull was a Sharpshooter-class torpedo gunboat, converted to be a minesweeper. She was built at Chatham Dockyard from 1888-1891

White tape marking clear tracks through a minefield, by the River Senio, Italy
NAM429773 White tape marking clear tracks through a minefield, by the River Senio, Italy, March 1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Sappers of the 237 Field Company, Royal Engineers, clearing a minefield in the aftermath
NAM429772 Sappers of the 237 Field Company, Royal Engineers, clearing a minefield in the aftermath of the First Armys attack on Toukabeur and Chaouach, April 1943 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Minesweepers in the North Sea, WW1
Minesweepers in the North Sea, First World War. 1914-1918

An Indian soldier searching for mines with a metal detector (b / w photo)
NAM429767 An Indian soldier searching for mines with a metal detector (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Indian soliders searching for mines along a dirt road, 1941 (b / w photo)
NAM429768 Indian soliders searching for mines along a dirt road, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Sweeping the channels into Singapore, one of the most vital and most mined ports in the world, are flotillas of minesweepers manned by Malays

Sweeping a safe route for the merchant fleet. Shopper pom-pom gunners at section station beneath white Ensign. 2nd January 1944

Liberation of Europe: Coastal Command Beau-fighters Attack German Minesweeper. At dawn on the morning of June 15th a Beaufighter strike wing of R.A.F

Sippers the mongrel mascot dog of HMS Soberton, pictured at the Fish Quay, North Shields on the River Tyne. Sippers jumped ship and was missing for 24 hours before returning to the vessel

HMS Zealandia, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
HMS Zealandia, 1913. HMS Zealandia was a King Edward VII-class battleship of the Royal Navy. She was originally named HMS New Zealand but was renamed HMS Zealandia in 1911

HMS Hindustan, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
HMS Hindustan, 1911. HMS Hindustan was a King Edward VII-class pre-dreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy. Commissioned in mid 1905

Between Sweeps, 1943.The crew of a minesweeper relax on one of the mess decks of HMS Rothesay. From His Majestys Minesweepers. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

Out Sweep 1943. The float with its flag is ready on its chocks. From His Majestys Minesweepers. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

The shark-shaped paravane, 1943. The paravane, invented in 1917 and kept secret from the Germans, gave warships and merchantmen their own protection against mines. From His Majestys Minesweepers

The front page of His Majestys Minesweepers, 1943. From His Majestys Minesweepers. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

Aboard a British Minesweeper, 1945. From The War Illustrated Volume 9 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1945]

HMS Bourne and HMS Snowden, WW1
HMS Bourne 188 (Bournemouth Queen), and HMS Snowden 577, paddle steamers turned into British minesweepers during WW1. Date: circa 1914

HMS Sutton, British minesweeper
HMS Sutton (N78), British Old Hunt class minesweeper. Date: circa 1920

British naval convoy system by G. H. Davis
The method of safeguarding the freedom of the seas: the British naval convoy system at work. Making the high seas safe for Allied

Minesweeper trawling for mines in the North Sea, WW1
A minesweeper trawling for mines in the North Sea on the outbreak of the First World War. A wire rope attached to a weight is dragged along the seabed

HMS Burslem, British minesweeper
HMS Burslem, British Hunt-class minesweeper. Date: 1922

HMS Cornflower, British minesweeping sloop
HMS Cornflower, British Arabis class minesweeping sloop. Date: circa 1920s

American minesweepers, Kirkwall Bay, Orkney, Scotland
American minesweepers and submarine chasers in Kirkwall Bay, Orkney, Scotland, 9 August 1919. Date: 1919

Crew of HMS Cornflower, British minesweeping sloop
Four crew members of HMS Cornflower, British minesweeping sloop. Date: circa 1920s

HMS Scarborough, British minesweeper, with crew on deck. Date: circa 1940

Big fighting ships auxiliaries by G. H. Davis
Navy notes of the week. A big fighting ships auxiliaries: some little-known members of the British fleet. 1912

Mines and torpedoes by G. H. Davis
Navy Notes of the Week: the question of mines and torpedoes. Showing naval minesweepers at work, sweeping a wire across an underwater mine field; a modern high-speed long-range torpedo;

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"Uncovering the Hidden Dangers: A Glimpse into Minesweepers" Paddle steamer Medway Queen, Sheerness, Kent: Steeped in history, the picturesque town of Sheerness in Kent witnessed the heroic efforts of the paddle steamer Medway Queen during its transformation from a pleasure vessel to a formidable minesweeper. HMS Jewel, British minesweeper M390: The valiant HMS Jewel played a crucial role in safeguarding Britain's waters during times of conflict, fearlessly sweeping away deadly underwater mines that threatened naval operations. HMS Aberdare, British hunt class minesweeper, WW2: In the treacherous waters of World War II, HMS Aberdare stood tall as part of the esteemed British hunt class minesweepers fleet - their unwavering dedication ensured safe passage for countless vessels amidst lurking dangers. American submarine chasers, WW1: During World War I, American submarine chasers joined forces with their allies to protect vital supply routes and combat lurking enemy submarines - these fearless warriors tirelessly swept through perilous waters to neutralize hidden threats. Royal Navy Minesweepers in action: Witnessing Royal Navy Minesweepers in action is like observing an intricate dance on water; synchronized movements and meticulous coordination ensure every inch is cleared from potential danger zones. H. M. S Pincher - Algerine-Class Fleet Minesweeper: H. M. S Pincher exemplified resilience and determination as an Algerine-class fleet minesweeper; her crew braved hazardous conditions to secure maritime safety during turbulent times. H. M. S Mariner (M380) - Algerine-class minesweeper: With unwavering resolve and unyielding spirit, H. M. S Mariner (M380), an Algerine-class minesweeper sailed through tumultuous seas to rid them of menacing underwater explosives that could cripple naval operations. H. M. S Cockatrice.