Keywords: MSH-1 Cardinal-class Minesweeper Hunter SES - DN-SC-84-01659.JPG en An artist's concept of a minesweeper hunter MSH underway The MSH is a new class of minesweeper using an air cushion to reduce the contact of the hull with the water surface thus making it less susceptible to underwater shock from mine explosions The air cushion also makes it less likely that today's sophisticated mines will be triggered before they can be detected and neutralized http //www defenseimagery mil/imagery html a search s MSH guid 9ee97b499f4f91d0e62eb6fc156046dabb190cf3 DefenseImagery mil Official U S Navy Photograph DN-SC-84-01659 1983-11-01 PD-USGov-Military-Navy Proposed or planned ships Minesweepers of the United States Artist's impressions of watercraft |