Minesweeper

Minesweeper J 636 underway in British coastal waters during World War II
The Swedish minesweeper HMS Ulvön visiting Ystad March 3, 2025
Chinese Navy minesweeper

A minesweeper is a small warship designed to remove or detonate naval mines. Using various mechanisms intended to counter the threat posed by naval mines, minesweepers keep waterways clear for safe shipping.