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May 14, 2011 - PRLog -- This week we salute Minesweepers of the Navy and the intrepid and dangerous task it is to clear the way for the rest of the ships of hazards that lie beneath the waves. A minesweeper is a small naval warship designed to counter the threat posed by naval mines. Minesweepers generally detect then eliminate mines in advance of other naval operations. Through out history these harden men and vessels led the way and endure great losses to allow the main fleet safe passage to its objectives.

Naval leaders recognized before the onset of World War I that the reality of sea mines was a threat to the nation's shipping and started efforts to counter the threat. The function of the fishing trawlers with their trawl gear was identified as useful in mine clearance. A Trawler Section of the Royal Navy Reserve was the predecessor of the mine sweeping forces with special ships and equipment to follow. These reserve Trawler Section fishermen and their trawlers were activated, supplied with mine gear, rifles, uniforms and pay as the first minesweepers. The dedicated, purpose-built minesweeper first appeared during World War I with the Flower-class minesweeping sloop.

Minesweepers are equipped with mechanical or influence sweeps to detonate mines. The modern minesweeper is designed to reduce the chances of it detonating mines itself; it is soundproofed to reduce its acoustic signature and often constructed using wood, glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) or non-ferrous metal, or is degaussed to reduce its magnetic signature. Mechanical sweeps are devices designed to cut the anchoring cables of moored mines, and preferably attach a tag to help the subsequent localization and neutralization. They are towed behind the minesweeper, and use a towed body (e.g. oropesa, paravane) to maintain the sweep at the desired depth and position. Influence sweeps are equipment, often towed, that emulate a particular ship signature, thereby causing a mine to detonate. The most common such sweeps are magnetic and acoustic generators. There are two modes of operating an influence sweep: MSM (mine setting mode) and TSM (target setting mode or target simulation mode). MSM sweeping is founded on intelligence on a given type of mine, and produces the output required for detonation of this mine. If such intelligence is unavailable, the TSM sweeping instead reproduces the influence of the friendly ship that is about to transit through the area. TSM sweeping thus clears mines directed at this ship without knowledge of the mines. However, mines directed at other ships might remain. The minesweeper differs from a minehunter; the minehunter actively detects and neutralises individual mines. Minesweepers are in many cases complementary to minehunters, depending on the operation and the environment; a minesweeper is, in particular, better suited to clearing open-water areas with large numbers of mines. Both kinds of ships are collectively called mine countermeasure vessels (MCMV), a term also applied to a vessel that combines both roles. The first such ship was HMS Wilton, also the first warship to be constructed from glass-reinforced plastic.

It would be nice if our leaders could have the insight to clear the way of danger before carelessly and with gingling pockets sell us down the primrose path only to beset with pitfall and snare. When are the good people of America going to recognize the impotence of the United States Federal Governemnt and return to the Constitution from which we have strayed so far? We are in treacherous waters and in dire need of those who will clear the path of danger and maliciousness. Vision-Strike-Wear would like to honor all sailors of the Mine sweeping fleets in honor of their courage and commitment to ensure safety for other that follow and until the reach their destination with multiple customizable designs available in Men's and Women's Military T-shirts, Military Long Sleeve T-shirts, Crewnecks and Sweatshirts, Military Hoodies, Military Tank-Tops, Military Decals, Military Plaques and Military Gifts. Customize Yours Today!

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