The importance of Royal Navy mine countermeasures vessels 1976 focusing on Ton Class Minesweepers

The film looks at the mine threat during the First World War and how the Royal Navy attempted to counter it using the Royal Naval Trawler Reserve.
German developments in mine warfare during the Second World War are discussed before moving on to modern mine warfare.
Ton Class minesweepers are shown exercising at sea, sailors train at the shore establishment HMS Vernon and HRH Prince Charles is shown arriving onboard the Ton Class minesweeper HMS Bronington (M1115) which he commanded at the end of his service in the Royal Navy.
The use of sonar in minehunting is discussed, Royal Navy vessels are shown participating in the international taskforce that cleared the Suez Canal of munitions following the 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict and Prince Charles brings HMS Bronington up the Thames, passing under Tower Bridge and mooring on the river for a visit by the Queen and Prince Phillip.
The film concludes with a brief look at the future of mine warfare, including the use of glass-reinforced plastic in MCMV construction and remote-controlled vehicles in mine disposal.
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[@Holcroft1969]

Great video. My old dad was at Vernon, then on to the Ton class 'Caunton' and he absolutely loved every minute of it. He would have loved watching this.

[@teecee1567]

HMS Brereton M1113. My first (and best) ship.

[@Highland_Moo]

What a great film. There’s a Royal Navy mine laying vessel that sank and is lying on its side opposite my house in Lochalsh. HMS Port Napier. Sank in 1940 and the villages had to be evacuated due to fear of it going up. Lots of divers come up to have a gander around it.

[@coffeecodecameras]

HMS Vernon, now Gunwharf Quays. Surprised to see the now King Charles in some the classroom shots and stepping aboard the Ton-class HMS Bronington which he commanded (and which I think is still having efforts made to preserve her). Another brilliant vid.

[@ianedwards8215]

Anyone notice The King

[@coffeecodecameras]

Yes indeed, in a few the classroom shots and then later aboard HMS Bronington which he would later command.

[@mattpierre891]

@@ianedwards8215 8.05

[@kencast4478]

Prince Charles, who is now King! I was on a 'Ton' class sweeper, HMS Belton.

[@teecee1567]

@kencast4478 He skippered Bronington M1115 for most 1976.

[@michaelkinsey4649]

'Maxton' was mine (oops pun!)

[@elegantinfusions]

And now talk is about doing away with the MW or Muppets as we knew them, Thankfully Vernon was my only Pompey draft as a Tas Ape. Great days though, Sad to see it go.