HMS Hurworth (M39)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Hurworth
- Launch Year
- 1983
- Type
- Minehunter
- Class
- Hunt-class mine countermeasure vessel
- Pennant Number
- M39
- Launched
- 1983
- Built at
- Vosper Thornycroft
- Commissioned
- 1988
- Armament
- Mine warfare systems
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Minehunter
- Notable for
- Long mine warfare service
- Fate
- Active
- Status
- In service
HMS Hurworth was a Royal Navy minehunter of the hunt-class mine countermeasure vessel.
Service History
HMS Hurworth served primarily in minehunter duties and is noted for long mine warfare service.
Historical Significance
HMS Hurworth forms part of the history of British minehunter and the evolution of hunt-class mine countermeasure vessel.