Huon class Lerici-class minehunter



in 1991, force structure review saw need replace bay class inshore minehunters. operating capabilities of bay class found severely lacking, 4 of 6 ships cancelled before construction started. in 1994, contract awarded australian defense industries (adi) construct 6 minehunters based on gaeta subclass. construction joint venture intermarine.



hmas gascoyne in sydney harbour in 2013


the hull of first ship, hmas huon constructed intermarine shipyard in sarzana, italy, sent australia in 1995 fitting out @ adi s shipyard in newcastle, new south wales. adi constructed other 5 ships in class, named after australian rivers.


the australian ships, referred huon class, have greater displacement , draft gaetas. ships use gec-marconi type 2093 sonar, 2 sutec double eagle remote mine disposal vehicles, , armed 30 mm dc30b gun. ships have crew of 36 (including 6 officers), further accommodation 13 more, including 6 divers. class entered service between 1998 , 2002 , based @ hmas waterhen in sydney.








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