Bateaux démineurs TOULON

August 17, 1987 Following the discovery of new mines in the Arabian Sea, France decided to send reinforcements, particularly minesweepers to the entrance to the Persian Gulf. [Various shots] Mine hunters preparing to depart from Toulon for the Arabian Sea. Sailors loading crates on board. PAP system PR, mine clearance device. Bridge of the Vinh Long. R SICARD (in). INA archive footage National Audiovisual Institute http://www.ina.fr National Audiovisual Institute http://www.ina.fr Subscribe http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... #INA #History