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Algerine-class minesweeper
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · United Kingdom · 1942
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Algerine-classminesweeper

Algerine-class minesweeper
Algerine-class minesweeper Photo: Royal Navy official photographer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
15
Sonar & Sensors
20
Low Signature
10
Clearance Rate
40
UUV Integration
5
Endurance
70
Reliability
75
Survivability
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1944
Operators11 countries
Quantity110
Data Quality88%
29
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
19/20
World War II
150/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
15
Sonar & Sensors
20
Low Signature
10
Clearance Rate
40
UUV Integration
5
Endurance
70
Reliability
75
Survivability
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Algerine-class minesweeper
Production
1942–1944
Quantity
110
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · WORLD WAR II
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
29
mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Hull ClassificationMinesweeper
  • Ship TypeMinesweeper
  • Commissioned1942
  • Ships in Class138
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement850 t
  • Full Load Displacement1,125 t
  • Length68.58 m
  • Beam10.82 m
  • Draft3.35 m
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Type*2 shafts *2 vertical triple-expansion steam engines or *2 steam turbines
  • Shaft Power2,000 kW
  • Top Speed30.6 kn
  • Range9,260
  • Complement (crew)85
◇Aviation2MOD.2
◆Self-Defense1MOD.1
  • Main GunQF 4 inch Mk V
▤Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed138
  • Lost6
  • Retired104
  • Preserved1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1942Production started
  2. 1944Production ended
84
years in service
2
years in production
110
units produced
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
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