Friday, September 23, 2011

Mine Hunters

Mine hunter, Duero M35, Bad Bevensen M1063, LivornoThe “Palinuro” and the “Amerigo Vespucci” weren't the only Navy ships in Livorno last weekend. We had the German “Bad Bevensen” (M1063) and Spanish “Duero” (M35), both mine hunters.Mine hunter, Bad Bevensen M1063, Duero M35, LivornoThey don't sweep mines anymore now, but actively hunt for them. It remains a mistery what kind of ship actually deploy the mines: I have never seen a boat openly called mine deployer...Fast attack craft tender Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Pasa A579, minehunter Akçay M270, LivornoTwo Turkish ships were moored nearby: the attack craft tender “Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Pasa” (A579) and the “Akçay” (M270), another mine hunter, both former German Navy boats.

See also: Palinuro and Vespucci - Tall Ships Walk

10 comments:

Luis Gomez said...

Many visitors around Livorno VP.

Birdman said...

You do your research on navel ships. I give you that.

Jack said...

Livorno seems to be a naval crossroads, VP.

Randy said...

You get a big variety of sea craft there. Nice shots.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

That's a very busy harbour you've got going on there just now VP, these ships look very impressive, but not as appealing as the tall sailing ships.

Dina said...

Mines? In the Med? Oi!

Halcyon said...

If anyone can find out what type of ship the "mine deployer" is, it's you. I'll be looking forward to your photos of it. ;)

Virginia said...

I"m laughing at Dina, "mines in the Med"!!! I'm learning a lot here on your blog.
V

Traveling Hawk said...

It seems you have a passion for ships, VP! You know a lot about them.

joo said...

As you know, I love ships:)