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Volunteer mine-sweepers in training, Sept 1939

Volunteer mine-sweepers in training, Sept 1939


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Volunteer mine-sweepers in training, Sept 1939

A scheme to train fisherman as volunteer mine-sweepers began in 1938 and was used to allow the navy to concentrate elswhere. This photograph shows the trainees pushing their parvane overboard which was used to cut the moorings of underwater mines. Date: 1939

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Drill Drills Fisher Fisherman Fishermen Mine Mines Practice Sweep Sweeper Sweepers Sweeping Trainee Trainees Underwater Volunteer Volunteers


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This evocative photograph captures a group of volunteer fishermen in training as mine-sweepers in September 1939. The scheme to enlist the help of local fishermen began in 1938 as part of the British war effort to allow the navy to focus on other critical areas during the early stages of World War II. The volunteers undergo rigorous training to operate mine-sweeping equipment, including the paravane, which is visible in the image. The paravane was a device used to cut the moorings of underwater mines, allowing the navy to safely navigate through minefields. The trainees are seen here working together, pushing the paravane overboard in preparation for a drill. Their determined expressions and focused demeanor reflect the gravity of the situation and their commitment to protecting their country. The volunteers played a crucial role in the war effort, helping to clear mines from the seas and enabling the navy to carry out essential operations. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and selflessness of these ordinary men who answered the call to duty during a time of great national crisis.

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