The Sandown class minesweeper is dedicated to a single mine hunting role, with propulsion by vectored thrust and bow thrusters. Maximum speed is 13 knots while the displacement of 450 tons results from an overall size of 53m x 10m x 2m draft. A single 30mm gun comprises the armament!
Pennat numbers for the class are:
Sandown - M101
Inverness - M102
Cromer - M103
Walney - M104
Bridport - M105
Penzance - M106
Pembroke - M107
Grimsby - M108
Bangor - M109
Ramsey - M110
Blyth - M111
Shoreham - M112