Sandown Class Collection

HMS Pembroke
Royal Navy Sandown Class Minehunter HMS Pembroke is pictured sailing from HMNB Clyde in Western Scotland. The Class was originally named as the Single Role Minehunter

HMS Shoreham Leading a Convoy in the Middle East
HMS Shoreham leads the way as Mine Countermeasure vessels fall into line astern of RFA Cardigan Bay, followed by USSs Sentry, Devastator and Dextrous

HMS Pembroke Enters Dubai
The Royal Navys Sandown Class Minehunter HMS Pembroke is pictured with the sun setting behind her as she enters Dubai during operations in the Middle East

Sandown Class Mine Hunter HMS Ramsey Departs HMNB Clyde for the Middle East
The Sandown Class Mine Hunter HMS Ramsey left her Base Port of HM Naval Base Clyde on May 11 heading for active service in the Middle East

Royal Navy Sandown Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel HMS Bangor Operating near Tobruk
Sandown Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel HMS Bangor is pictured near Tobruk, Libya. HMS Bangor and HMNS Vlaardigen had been given the task of clearing a shipping lane into the Key Port of Tobruk

HMS Grimsby and HMS Monmouth During Exercise Khanjar Ha ad near Oman
Sandown Class Minehunter HMS Grimsby (foreground) is pictured with Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth in the Middle East during the international naval Exercise Khanjar Ha ad or " Sharp Dagger"

HMS Walney
Royal Navy Sandown Class Minehunter HMS Walney. The Class was originally named as the Single Role Minehunter and was planned to complement the capabilities of the preceding HUnt class

HMS Blyth
Royal Navy Sandown Class Minehunter HMS Blyth is pictured sailing from HMNB Clyde in Western Scotland. The Class was originally named as the Single Role Minehunter

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The Royal Navy's Sandown Class Mine Countermeasures Vessels, HMS Pembroke, HMS Bangor, HMS Shoreham, HMS Ramsey, HMS Grimsby, HMS Monmouth, and HMS Walney, have been actively deployed in various regions, ensuring the safety of naval forces and commercial convoys. HMS Pembroke entered Dubai, HMS Bangor operated near Tobruk, HMS Shoreham led a convoy in the Middle East, HMS Ramsey departed HMNB Clyde for the Middle East, HMS Grimsby and HMS Monmouth conducted exercises near Oman, and HMS Walney and HMS Blyth continued their mine-hunting missions. These versatile ships, including HMS Pembroke which entered Dubai, are essential in detecting and disposing of mines, safeguarding vital waterways and maintaining the freedom of navigation.