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EML ''Ugandi'' is a ''Sandown''-class minehunter commissioned by the Estonian Navy in 2009. ''Ugandi'' is a former Royal Navy vessel HMS ''Bridport'' built by Woolston Yard of Southampton-based shipbuilders Vosper Thornycroft. The vessel is the third and final ''Sandown''-class vessel which joined the naval force after its mine countermeasures vessel modernization programme.〔(Another ''Sandown''-class minehunter was handed over to Estonia )〕 She is named after an ancient Estonian county Ugandi, between the east coast of Lake Võrtsjärv and west coast of Lake Pskov, bordered by Vaiga, Mõhu, Nurmekund, Sakala, Latgale, and Pskov. ''Ugandi'' is commanded by (Lt. Sr. Grade) ''Vanemleitnant'' Marek Mardo.〔(TV3: "Ugandi" anti Eestile üle )〕 ==History== The former HMS ''Bridport'' was modernized and overhauled in Bay 1 of the Syncrolift at Rosyth. The project was started ahead of schedule to deconflict the programme.〔(The Big Picture: Blasting ahead Ugandi )〕 After a ceremony at the Fife yard the HMS ''Bridport'' became ENS ''Ugandi'' and joined the Mineships Division.〔(Ships head from Rosyth to join Estonian Navy )〕 She differs from the previous two ''Sandown''-class vessels delivered to the Estonian Navy, as she has been fitted with a ZU-23-2 twin mount, 23mm cannon system〔 and a Klein 5000 sidescan sonar.〔 The vessel carries clearance divers and Remote Control Mine Disposal Systems. Unlike the previous ''Lindau''-class minehunter, the vessel was built from glass reinforced plastic to reduce her magnetic signature. Other parts of the ship were constructed from non-ferrous metals for a similar reason. They are propelled by Voith Schneider Propellers and are very maneuverable due to two bow thrusters which gives an advantage when working with mines.〔(Warships of the Royal Navy: ''Sandown'' class )〕 The ships motto is in Latin: ''Semper Ante'' - which in English means: "Always In Front". The coat of arms was designed by Priit Herodes. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「EML Ugandi (M315)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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