HMS Penzance (M106)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Penzance
- Launch Year
- 1997
- Type
- Minehunter
- Class
- Sandown-class minehunter
- Pennant Number
- M106
- Launched
- 1997
- Built at
- Vosper Thornycroft
- Commissioned
- 1998
- Armament
- Mine warfare systems
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Minehunter
- Notable for
- Modern mine warfare
- Fate
- Active
- Status
- In service
HMS Penzance was a Royal Navy minehunter of the sandown-class minehunter.
Service History
HMS Penzance served primarily in minehunter duties and is noted for modern mine warfare.
Historical Significance
HMS Penzance forms part of the history of British minehunter and the evolution of sandown-class minehunter.