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Caption:
Camp Patriot, Kuwait (Mar. 8, 2003) -- From left, British mine
countermeasures ship HMS Sandown (M 110) and U.S. Navy mine
countermeasures ship USS Ardent (MCM 12) stand together in the waters
of the North Arabian Sea. The two pulled alongside one
another
for fuel intake, allowing their crews a few hours' break.
Routinely, minesweeper ships from both nations take part in exercises
to hone the skills and abilities of their well-trained crews.
The
technological capabilities of these ships are considered to be the most
advanced in the world. The mission of mine-countermeasure
ships
like these includes clearing the ocean bottoms and sea lanes of mines
in both coastal and offshore areas. U.S. Navy photo by
Journalist
1st Class Joseph Krypel. (RELEASED)
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