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Swedish Minelayers


Alvsborg Class


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The Alvsborgs are mercantile in design, with a wide transom with doors for the mines to be laid through. Both have been used as submarine depot ships in peacetime.

Carlskrona Class


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The Carlskrona is based on the Alvsborg design with greater engine power. Increased automation allowed for fewer crew and more accomodation for cadets in training.