Oropesa (minesweeping)

An oropesa is a streamlined towed body used in the process of minesweeping. The role of the oropesa is to keep the towed sweep at a determined depth and position from the sweeping ship.^[1][2][3][4] Oropesa are standard devices used on Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships.^[5]

Oropesa minesweeping float

For other uses, see Oropesa (disambiguation).

The device derives its name from the ship on which it was developed, HMS Oropesa, a converted British steam trawler.^[6]

See also

• Paravane – Minesweeping device
• Naval mine – Weapon for use in waters, triggered by the target's approach