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The Huon Class Minehunters are a group of minehunters built for the Royal Australian Navy to meet the need for an advanced mine detection platform to secure Australian waters. Originally designed in Italy as the Gaeta Class for the Italian Navy, the Huon Class has been modified to suit Australian conditions, including improved accommodation and mine hunting capabilities. A total of six ships were built, all of which were named after famous Australian rivers. Currently four vessels of the class are active, while the other two have been laid up in reserve.