Osprey-class minehunter - Revision history

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	The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]].		The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]].

	Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-class minehunter]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement.<ref>{{Cite book \|title=Report on Survey of U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Facilities \|publisher=U.S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration. \|year=1993 \|location=Northwestern University \|pages=22 \|quote=Intermarine SpA of Sarzana, Italy, was invited by the United States Navy to transfer their composite material design and production technology to the USA in support of a new Coastal Minehunter program. In response, Intermarine USA was established in 1987 following a U.S. Navy contract, awarded on a sole source basis, to build large minehunters using composite materials. Intermarine completely renovated a shipyard in Savannah, Georgia, and converted it into a modern composite manufacturing facility.}}</ref>		Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-class minehunter\|Lerici-class]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement.<ref>{{Cite book \|title=Report on Survey of U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Facilities \|publisher=U.S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration. \|year=1993 \|location=Northwestern University \|pages=22 \|quote=Intermarine SpA of Sarzana, Italy, was invited by the United States Navy to transfer their composite material design and production technology to the USA in support of a new Coastal Minehunter program. In response, Intermarine USA was established in 1987 following a U.S. Navy contract, awarded on a sole source basis, to build large minehunters using composite materials. Intermarine completely renovated a shipyard in Savannah, Georgia, and converted it into a modern composite manufacturing facility.}}</ref>

	They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a" />		They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a" />

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	The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]].		The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]].

	Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-class]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement.<ref>{{Cite book \|title=Report on Survey of U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Facilities \|publisher=U.S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration. \|year=1993 \|location=Northwestern University \|pages=22 \|quote=Intermarine SpA of Sarzana, Italy, was invited by the United States Navy to transfer their composite material design and production technology to the USA in support of a new Coastal Minehunter program. In response, Intermarine USA was established in 1987 following a U.S. Navy contract, awarded on a sole source basis, to build large minehunters using composite materials. Intermarine completely renovated a shipyard in Savannah, Georgia, and converted it into a modern composite manufacturing facility.}}</ref>		Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-class minehunter]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement.<ref>{{Cite book \|title=Report on Survey of U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Facilities \|publisher=U.S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration. \|year=1993 \|location=Northwestern University \|pages=22 \|quote=Intermarine SpA of Sarzana, Italy, was invited by the United States Navy to transfer their composite material design and production technology to the USA in support of a new Coastal Minehunter program. In response, Intermarine USA was established in 1987 following a U.S. Navy contract, awarded on a sole source basis, to build large minehunters using composite materials. Intermarine completely renovated a shipyard in Savannah, Georgia, and converted it into a modern composite manufacturing facility.}}</ref>

	They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a" />		They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a" />

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Construction: Removed erroneous information. The osprey class mine hunters did not have bow thrusters. Source: unserved on one for three years.

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	They use an [[AN/SLQ-53]] deep sweep mine countermeasures system. They also use an [[AN/SQQ-32 Mine-hunting sonar\|AN/SQQ-32 Variable Depth Sonar]], which is tethered to the front of the [[Bridge (nautical)\|bridge]], to detect and identify mines using multiple ping processing. Two [[AN/UYK-44]] computers are also used to classify and detect mines. For surface radar purposes, an [[AN/SPS-64(V)9]] is used. They also use the [[AN/SLQ-48]] mine neutralization system, which is tethered to the ship by a {{convert\|1.07\|km\|adj=on}} long cable. They have two [[AN/UYQ-31]] operator data terminals, which are identical.<ref name="a"/>		They use an [[AN/SLQ-53]] deep sweep mine countermeasures system. They also use an [[AN/SQQ-32 Mine-hunting sonar\|AN/SQQ-32 Variable Depth Sonar]], which is tethered to the front of the [[Bridge (nautical)\|bridge]], to detect and identify mines using multiple ping processing. Two [[AN/UYK-44]] computers are also used to classify and detect mines. For surface radar purposes, an [[AN/SPS-64(V)9]] is used. They also use the [[AN/SLQ-48]] mine neutralization system, which is tethered to the ship by a {{convert\|1.07\|km\|adj=on}} long cable. They have two [[AN/UYQ-31]] operator data terminals, which are identical.<ref name="a"/>

	They are propelled by two [[Isotta Fraschini]] ID 36 SS 8V AM [[diesel engine]]s which drive generators feeding two [[Voith Schneider Propeller\|Voith Schneider cycloidal propellers]] generating {{convert\|1,600\|hp\|lk=in}}.<ref name="a">{{cite web\|title=Osprey Class\|url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/osprey-class-minehunter/\|website=Naval Technology\|access-date=9 March 2017}}</ref> ~~They use a single [[bow thruster]], which generates {{convert\|180\|shp}}, in order to run silently.~~ They have a max speed of {{convert\|12\|kn\|kph\|lk=in}}, and a maximum operational range of {{convert\|1,500\|nmi\|km\|lk=in}}.<ref name="b"/>		They are propelled by two [[Isotta Fraschini]] ID 36 SS 8V AM [[diesel engine]]s which drive generators feeding two [[Voith Schneider Propeller\|Voith Schneider cycloidal propellers]] generating {{convert\|1,600\|hp\|lk=in}}.<ref name="a">{{cite web\|title=Osprey Class\|url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/osprey-class-minehunter/\|website=Naval Technology\|access-date=9 March 2017}}</ref> They have a max speed of {{convert\|12\|kn\|kph\|lk=in}}, and a maximum operational range of {{convert\|1,500\|nmi\|km\|lk=in}}.<ref name="b"/>

	==Decommissioning==		==Decommissioning==

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	They use an [[AN/SLQ-53]] deep sweep mine countermeasures system. They also use an [[AN/SQQ-32 Mine-hunting sonar\|AN/SQQ-32 Variable Depth Sonar]], which is tethered to the front of the [[Bridge (nautical)\|bridge]], to detect and identify mines using multiple ping processing. Two [[AN/UYK-44]] computers are also used to classify and detect mines. For surface radar purposes, an [[AN/SPS-64(V)9]] is used. They also use the [[AN/SLQ-48]] mine neutralization system, which is tethered to the ship by a {{convert\|1.07\|km\|adj=on}} long cable. They have two [[AN/UYQ-31]] operator data terminals, which are identical.<ref name="a"/>		They use an [[AN/SLQ-53]] deep sweep mine countermeasures system. They also use an [[AN/SQQ-32 Mine-hunting sonar\|AN/SQQ-32 Variable Depth Sonar]], which is tethered to the front of the [[Bridge (nautical)\|bridge]], to detect and identify mines using multiple ping processing. Two [[AN/UYK-44]] computers are also used to classify and detect mines. For surface radar purposes, an [[AN/SPS-64(V)9]] is used. They also use the [[AN/SLQ-48]] mine neutralization system, which is tethered to the ship by a {{convert\|1.07\|km\|adj=on}} long cable. They have two [[AN/UYQ-31]] operator data terminals, which are identical.<ref name="a"/>

	They are propelled by two [[Isotta Fraschini]] ID 36 SS 8V AM [[diesel engine]]s which drive two [[Voith Schneider Propeller\|Voith Schneider cycloidal propellers]] generating {{convert\|1,600\|hp\|lk=in}}~~, and have three Isotta Fraschini ID 36 diesel generators~~.<ref name="a">{{cite web\|title=Osprey Class\|url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/osprey-class-minehunter/\|website=Naval Technology\|access-date=9 March 2017}}</ref> They use a single [[bow thruster]], which generates {{convert\|180\|shp}}, in order to run silently. They have a max speed of {{convert\|12\|kn\|kph\|lk=in}}, and a maximum operational range of {{convert\|1,500\|nmi\|km\|lk=in}}.<ref name="b"/>		They are propelled by two [[Isotta Fraschini]] ID 36 SS 8V AM [[diesel engine]]s which drive generators feeding two [[Voith Schneider Propeller\|Voith Schneider cycloidal propellers]] generating {{convert\|1,600\|hp\|lk=in}}.<ref name="a">{{cite web\|title=Osprey Class\|url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/osprey-class-minehunter/\|website=Naval Technology\|access-date=9 March 2017}}</ref> They use a single [[bow thruster]], which generates {{convert\|180\|shp}}, in order to run silently. They have a max speed of {{convert\|12\|kn\|kph\|lk=in}}, and a maximum operational range of {{convert\|1,500\|nmi\|km\|lk=in}}.<ref name="b"/>

	==Decommissioning==		==Decommissioning==

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	All of these ships were decommissioned in 2006–07. The [[Hellenic Navy]] received two of the ''Osprey'' class from the US Navy: {{USS\|Heron\|MHC-52\|2}}, renamed ''Calypso'' and {{USS\|Pelican\|MHC-53\|2}}, renamed ''Euniki''. Two more were transferred to the [[Egyptian Navy]]: {{USS\|Cardinal\|MHC-60\|2}}, renamed ''al Sedeeq'' (MHC-521) and {{USS\|Raven\|MHC-61\|2}}, renamed ''al Farouk'' (MHC-524). The sale of {{USS\|Oriole\|MHC-55\|2}} and {{USS\|Falcon\|MHC-59\|2}} to the [[Republic of China]] was also authorized.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.armedforces-int.com/news/osprey-minehunters-for-roc-navy.html\|title=Osprey Minehunters for ROC Navy\|publisher=Armed Forces International\|date=August 6, 2012\|access-date = 11 August 2016}}</ref>		All of these ships were decommissioned in 2006–07. The [[Hellenic Navy]] received two of the ''Osprey'' class from the US Navy: {{USS\|Heron\|MHC-52\|2}}, renamed ''Calypso'' and {{USS\|Pelican\|MHC-53\|2}}, renamed ''Euniki''. Two more were transferred to the [[Egyptian Navy]]: {{USS\|Cardinal\|MHC-60\|2}}, renamed ''al Sedeeq'' (MHC-521) and {{USS\|Raven\|MHC-61\|2}}, renamed ''al Farouk'' (MHC-524). The sale of {{USS\|Oriole\|MHC-55\|2}} and {{USS\|Falcon\|MHC-59\|2}} to the [[Republic of China]] was also authorized.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.armedforces-int.com/news/osprey-minehunters-for-roc-navy.html\|title=Osprey Minehunters for ROC Navy\|publisher=Armed Forces International\|date=August 6, 2012\|access-date = 11 August 2016}}</ref>

	The U.S. General Services Administration (GS) announced in April 2014 that hull numbers MHC-51, 54, 56, 57, 58, and 62 were up for auction to be sold as an entire lot for "dismantlement purposes only." This contradicted earlier information announcing the sale of some of these vessels to foreign operators.<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucdsclnk?sl=31QSCI14049001 \|title = LOT OF MHCS FOR DISMANTLEMENT \| website = GSAauctions.gov \|date = 8 April 2014 \|access-date = 11 August 2016}}</ref> The minehunting role of this class is to be taken over by [[Littoral Combat Ship]]s equipped with the [[Littoral combat ship#Mine ~~countermeasures~~ module\|Mine Counter-Measures Module]].<ref name="a"/>		The U.S. General Services Administration (GS) announced in April 2014 that hull numbers MHC-51, 54, 56, 57, 58, and 62 were up for auction to be sold as an entire lot for "dismantlement purposes only." This contradicted earlier information announcing the sale of some of these vessels to foreign operators.<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucdsclnk?sl=31QSCI14049001 \|title = LOT OF MHCS FOR DISMANTLEMENT \| website = GSAauctions.gov \|date = 8 April 2014 \|access-date = 11 August 2016}}</ref> The minehunting role of this class is to be taken over by [[Littoral Combat Ship]]s equipped with the [[Littoral combat ship#Mine countermeasure module\|Mine Counter-Measures Module]].<ref name="a"/>

	==Ships==		==Ships==

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	The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]].		The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]].

	Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-class]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement.<ref>{{Cite book \|title=Report on Survey of U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Facilities \|publisher=U.S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration. \|year=1993 \|pages=22}}</ref>		Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-class]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement.<ref>{{Cite book \|title=Report on Survey of U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Facilities \|publisher=U.S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration. \|year=1993 \|location=Northwestern University \|pages=22 \|quote=Intermarine SpA of Sarzana, Italy, was invited by the United States Navy to transfer their composite material design and production technology to the USA in support of a new Coastal Minehunter program. In response, Intermarine USA was established in 1987 following a U.S. Navy contract, awarded on a sole source basis, to build large minehunters using composite materials. Intermarine completely renovated a shipyard in Savannah, Georgia, and converted it into a modern composite manufacturing facility.}}</ref>

	They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a" />		They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a" />

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	The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]]. They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a"/>		The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]].

			Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-class]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement.<ref>{{Cite book \|title=Report on Survey of U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Facilities \|publisher=U.S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration. \|year=1993 \|pages=22}}</ref>

			They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a" />

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	The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]]. Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-class]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement. They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a"/>		The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]]. They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a"/>

	==Construction==		==Construction==

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	The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]]. Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-class]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in ~~USA~~ Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement. They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a"/>		The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]]. Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-class]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement. They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a"/>

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	The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]]. Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-~~Class~~]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in USA Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement. They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a"/>		The '''''Osprey'' class''' are a series of [[coastal minehunter]]s designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom [[naval mine]]s from vital [[waterways]]. Their design is based on the second series of the Italian [[Lerici-class]], built in [[La Spezia]] by Intermarine between 1990 and 1996. Eight vessels were built in the Intermarine shipyard located in USA Savannah, while the remaining four have been built by a second-source shipyard under a Technology Transfer and Licence Agreement. They use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. The ''Osprey'' class are the world's second largest minehunters (surpassed by the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{convert\|60\|m\|ft\|adj=on\|sp=us}} {{sclass2\|Hunt\|mine countermeasures vessel}}s) to be constructed entirely of [[fiberglass]] and designed to survive the shock of underwater explosions. Their primary mission is reconnaissance, classification, and neutralization of all types of moored and bottom mines in littoral areas, harbors and coastal waterways.<ref name="a"/>

	==Construction==		==Construction==