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HoOmAn

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Monday, March 24th 2008, 4:26pm

How to translate....

Gentlemen,

what´s the british/american term for "Sperrbrecher". I´m referring to a ship (often a former merchant) filled-up with hard to sink stuff like empty barrels that guards traffic in or out harbours where mines are expected.

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HoOmAn

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Monday, March 24th 2008, 4:35pm

This page translates as "Pathfinder".

Red Admiral

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Monday, March 24th 2008, 5:49pm

I don't think theres an equivalent. Something similar might be "Harbour Defence Ship" or "Boom Ship". If someone has Conway's to hand, have a look in the back of the RN section and see if any names jump out.

thesmilingassassin

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Monday, March 24th 2008, 5:54pm

"Harbour gate ship" springs to mind, though I'm not sure if thats the term.

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Tuesday, March 25th 2008, 12:54am

RE: How to translate....

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Originally posted by HoOmAn
Gentlemen,

what´s the british/american term for "Sperrbrecher". I´m referring to a ship (often a former merchant) filled-up with hard to sink stuff like empty barrels that guards traffic in or out harbours where mines are expected.

Thanks,

HoOmAn

I think "Mine breaker" is the term. At least is that what wikipedia calls ships with that function.

But "Block breakers" sounds cooler. :)

Johan

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Tuesday, March 25th 2008, 6:06pm

US navy had a ship like that The USS Harry L. Glucksman (MSS-1).
The US navy designated it Special device minesveeper.
Wiki link here.
Harry L Glucksman

This post has been edited 1 times, last edit by "Johan" (Mar 25th 2008, 6:07pm)