Oropesa
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An Oropesa is a streamlined towed body used in the process of minesweeping
Minesweeper (ship)
A minesweeper is a small naval warship designed to counter the threat posed by naval mines. Minesweepers generally detect then neutralize mines in advance of other naval operations.-History:...

. The role of the Oropesa is to keep the towed sweep at a determined depth and position from the sweeping ship.

The device derives its name from the ship on which it was developed, HMS Oropesa.
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