MINE-SWEEPING CRAFT
MANNED BY FISHERMEN HAZARDOUS SERVICE (British Official Wireless.) Reed. 9 a.m. RUGBY, Oct. 3. Mine-sweepers play an important part in naval warfare. Large fleets consisting of both naval and deep-sea trawlers have been on duty since the c,ul.break of war sweeping clear the channel along the south and east coasts of the British Isles. In addition the approaches to naval and commercial harbours are regularly explored for mines. These ships are manned by fishermen from almost every fishing port in Britain, who are members of the Royal Naval Reserve and have undergone training during peace time for this arduous and necessary war-time service. Hazardous though this work is, there is no lack of volunteers.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20060, 5 October 1939, Page 11
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116MINE-SWEEPING CRAFT Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20060, 5 October 1939, Page 11
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