Royal Naval Patrol Service

Royal Naval Patrol Service
The HMT Ailsa Craig, a minesweeping Isles-class trawler of the RNPS, 1944
Active1914–1919, 1939-1945
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy

The Royal Naval Patrol Service (RNPS) was a branch of the Royal Navy active during both the First and Second World Wars. The RNPS operated many small auxiliary vessels such as naval trawlers for anti-submarine and minesweeping operations to protect coastal Britain and convoys.

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