Sonya and Lida Class
A pair of minesweepers are seen moored at the Kronstadt military seaport on Kotlin Island near Saint Petersburg in Russia.
Sonya Class Minesweeper (Project 1265) BT-260 - 515
Widely employed minesweeper/hunters intended for coastal and harbour work; have been exported extensively. Wooden hulls. Several units have been stricken and about 19 are believed to be in reserve, with approximately 40 units remaining active.
Lida Cass Harbour Minesweeper (Project 10750) RT 57 – 316
Designed to search for, detect, sweep and destroy mines. The minesweeper’s hull is made from glass-reinforced plastic. The ship can be operated at sea state up to 5.
Sonya and Lida Class
A pair of minesweepers are seen moored at the Kronstadt military seaport on Kotlin Island near Saint Petersburg in Russia.
Sonya Class Minesweeper (Project 1265) BT-260 - 515
Widely employed minesweeper/hunters intended for coastal and harbour work; have been exported extensively. Wooden hulls. Several units have been stricken and about 19 are believed to be in reserve, with approximately 40 units remaining active.
Lida Cass Harbour Minesweeper (Project 10750) RT 57 – 316
Designed to search for, detect, sweep and destroy mines. The minesweeper’s hull is made from glass-reinforced plastic. The ship can be operated at sea state up to 5.