Service
Histories |
Miner II |
- Launched 18 Aug. 1939 as the
controlled minelayer M2
- renamed Miner II in 1942
- served throughout the war in Home
Waters laying mines to protect ports and shipping
channels
- renamed Gossamer 1949
- became mine location vessel
attached to HMS Osprey at Portland
- sunk as a target May 1970 by
Iranian destroyer Artemiz (ex-HMAS Sluys)
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Miner IV |
- Launched 6 Aug. 1940 as the
controlled minelayer M4
- renamed Miner IV 1942
- operated throughout the war laying
protective mine barriers in Home waters
- attached to the Vernon
Flotilla for mining trials
- reported for disposal Dec. 1961
- de-equipped at Portsmouth Mar.
1962
- sold 1965 - the first of the class
to be sold out of service
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Miner V |
- Completed as controlled minelayer M5
26 Jun. 1941
- renamed Miner V in 1942
- renamed Britannic in 1960
when converted to a cable-layer based at
Portsmouth
- sunk as a target 6 Jun. 1979
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