Oropesa
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For other uses, see Oropesa (disambiguation).
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.
The device derives its name from the ship on which it was developed, HMS Oropesa.
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