Minehunter

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Minehunters are mine-countermeasure ships that detects and destroys individual naval mines. Minesweepers on the other hand try to clear mined areas without prior detection of mines.

A minehunter uses sonar to detect mines and then sends out divers or remotely operated vehicles to inspect and neutralize the mine, often by mounting small charges that are detonated remotely.

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