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Arabis-class minesweeper
Photo: Surgeon Oscar Parkes · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · United Kingdom · 1915
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Arabis-classminesweeper

Arabis-class minesweeper
Arabis-class minesweeper Photo: Surgeon Oscar Parkes · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
20
Sonar & Sensors
10
Low Signature
5
Clearance Rate
30
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
60
Reliability
80
Survivability
30
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraWorld War I
In service1915–1915
Operators6 countries
Quantity44
Data Quality88%
27
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
3/12
World War I
152/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
20
Sonar & Sensors
10
Low Signature
5
Clearance Rate
30
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
60
Reliability
80
Survivability
30
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Arabis-class minesweeper
Production
1915–1915
Quantity
44
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · WORLD WAR I
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
27
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
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull ClassificationFlower-class sloop
  • Ship TypeMinesweeper
  • Commissioned1915
  • Ships in Class44
  • RoleMinesweeping, patrol, tug, personnel and cargo transport
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Light Displacement1,200 t
  • Length78.23 m
  • Beam10.21 m
  • Draft3.58 m
▣Capacity2MOD.2
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion Type*1 × 4-cylinder triple expansion engine *2 × cylindrical boilers *1 screw
  • Top Speed17 kn
  • Range2,000
  • Complement (crew)79
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed44
  • Under Construction0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1915Production started
111
years in service
0
years in production
44
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📚 Sources
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