HMS Exmoor (L08) was an Algerine-class minesweeper of the Royal Navy that served during World War II. She was commissioned in 1943 and primarily operated in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, participating in various convoy escort and minesweeping missions. In 1944, Exmoor was involved in the Normandy landings, providing minesweeping support to clear the way for the invasion fleet. The ship also took part in the liberation of the Greek islands from Axis occupation. After the war, HMS Exmoor was placed in reserve and later sold to the Turkish Navy in 1959, where she was renamed as the TCG Alanya. The ship served in the Turkish Navy until 1972 when she was finally decommissioned and scrapped. HMS Exmoor's service history reflects the vital role played by minesweepers during WWII in ensuring the safety of naval operations by clearing mines from sea lanes and harbors. The ship's participation in major military campaigns such as the Normandy landings highlights the crucial contribution of minesweepers to Allied victory in the war. Additionally, the transfer of Exmoor to the Turkish Navy underscores the post-war realignment of naval assets and the reuse of surplus vessels by other countries.

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