HMS Middleton (M34)

HMS Middleton uses high-powered sonar, remote underwater vehicles and a crew of divers to deal with sea-bed threats. Her role in providing safety at sea is vital to protecting the UK economy and clearing the way for military operations.

Role

Led by Lieutenant Commander Tom Lindsey, HMS Middleton’s primary role is to protect vital sea lanes and ensure access to sea bases. It’s a job of considerable importance, safeguarding the global security of energy supplies and contributing to wider safety at sea.

There are always four of the Royal Navy’s Mine Counter Measures Vessels operating in the Persian Gulf at any one time, which means HMS Middleton plays a key role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Hunt Class

Unit history

1939

The first Middleton

The first incarnation of this ship was actually called HMS Lord Middleton. She was a requisitioned Naval trawler, which was taken over by the Admiralty and saw action in World War II.

1958

Mine Counter Measures

The mine countermeasures vessel, HMS Middleton, is the second ship to be named after the Middleton Hunt.

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