HMS Pylades (J401)

HMS Pylades was a Catherine-class minesweeper of the Royal Navy. The Catherine class was the British designation for the United States Navy's Auk class minesweeper. She was sunk on 8 July 1944 off Juno Beach during the Normandy landings. The crew reported two explosions astern, following which the ship sank. The captain's report stated that the damage was most likely caused by two mines.

HMS Pylades (J401)

HMS Pylades was a Catherine-class minesweeper of the Royal Navy. The Catherine class was the British designation for the United States Navy's Auk class minesweeper. She was sunk on 8 July 1944 off Juno Beach during the Normandy landings. The crew reported two explosions astern, following which the ship sank. The captain's report stated that the damage was most likely caused by two mines.