Project Vernon
@VernonMonument
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The monument commemorating the heritage of HMS Vernon, the alma mater of the Royal Navy's Mine Warfare & Diving community, and its heirs and successors.
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, UK
Joined April 2010
RT @CdrEricson: Requisitioned (11.39) minesweeping trawler HMT Elizabeth Angela (FY 767) T/Skr. Frederick Arthur Meggitt, RNR: Lost 13.08.4….
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RT @HMSMiddleton: Locked, loaded, & mission-ready! 💥. Gunnery isn’t just about firepower; it’s a masterclass in precision, timing & skill.….
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RT @Sweepers3945: The Catherine class were built in America to an American design. Two flotillas were formed and 4 of the class were lost;….
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RT @Sweepers3945: The Algerine class were introduced later in the war; their design reflected lessons learned in the first years of the str….
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RT @Sweepers3945: The ‘Bangor’ class entered service early in the war. Designed for coastal ops, they were used as Fleet sweepers despite l….
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RT @Sweepers3945: Seven ‘Flower’ class corvettes fitted for sweeping were lost. Amongst their number was HMS AURICULA; mined & sunk whilst….
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RT @Sweepers3945: The modern Halcyon class had also been sweeping since the war’s beginning, seeing extensive service in Home Waters, the M….
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RT @Sweepers3945: 45 Fleet Sweepers were lost during WW2. Of these, 9 were Aberdare Hunts, some of which were built during WW1. Coal burner….
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RT @CdrEricson: Bangor (VTE reciprocating engined) class minesweeper HMCS Mahone (J 159): Laid down 13.08.40.
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RT @CdrEricson: Bangor (VTE reciprocating engined) class minesweeper HMCS Sarnia (J 309): Commissioned 13.08.42.
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RT @CdrEricson: Isles class minesweeping trawler HMT Rysa (T 164) T/Lt. John Handley Cooper, RNVR: Commissioned 13.08.41. .
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RT @CdrEricson: BYMS class minesweeper HMBYMS 2058 (J 858) T/Lt. Gilroy Dodds, RNR: Commissioned 12.08.43.
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RT @CdrEricson: Algerine (Turbine engined) class minesweeper HMS Espiegle (J 216): Launched 12.08.42.
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RT @HMSMiddleton: #TimeHopTuesday to when our SeaFox mine disposal robot met a real-life Crush on a dive: totally chill and cruising the cu….
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RT @CdrEricson: Requisitioned (09.39) minesweeping trawler HMT Tamarisk (T97/FY 97) Skr. Samuel Charles William Bavidge, RNR: Lost 12.08.40….
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RT @CdrEricson: Bangor (Reciprocating engined) class minesweeper HMS Shippigan (J 212): Launched 12.08.41.
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RT @CdrEricson: Bangor (Diesel engined) class minesweeper HMCS Trois Rivieres (J 269) T/Lt. George Murray Kaizer, RCNR: Commissioned 12.08.….
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