The vessel's primary purpose is to neutralise sea mines
A British warship has docked in Douglas harbour.
The military vessel was berthed just before 10.00 this morning (2 November).
She is a 'Hunt-class mine counter-measures' vessel of the British Royal Navy.
The primary purpose of Brocklesby is to locate and neutralise sea mines using a combination of sonar, mine clearance divers a remotely operated vehicle 'Seafox'.
Portsmouth is the ship's homeport when not at sea.
HMS Brocklesby is often based in the Middle East and has assisted with operations in Iraq and Libya.
The 60-metre vessel weighs 685 tonnes and reaches a top speed of 17+ knots.
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