Naval mine

A naval mine is a stationary self-contained explosive device placed in water, to destroy ships and/or submarines. Like landmines, they are static weapons deposited and left to wait until they are triggered by the approach of an enemy ship (cf depth charge). They are very cost-effective. Naval mines can be used offensively, to hamper enemy shipping and lock it into its harbor, or defensively, to protect friendly shipping and create "safe" zones.

Related Topics:
Explosive - Submarine - Landmine - Cf - Depth charge

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