Ship Record

HMS Penzance (M106)

Learn about HMS Penzance (M106) in Royal Navy history.

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.

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