Coastal minesweeper Alfriston, sister vessel of Coniston, will be able to deal with both magnetically and acoustically operated mines; aluminum is used for framing and structural castings, while outer bottom is wood planked; length 152 ft, beam 28 ft 9 in.; propelled by Mirrlees diesel engines.


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    Title :

    Launch of H.M.S. "Alfriston"


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rev


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1953


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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