Naval Mines, including: Hms Hampshire (1903), Hmhs Britannic, Hms Belfast (c35), Hms Ocean (1898), German Battleship Gneisenau, Hms Engadine (1911), ... Uss Escolar (ss-294), Hms Gipsy (h63)

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More info: A naval mine is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to destroy ships or submarines. Unlike depth charges, mines are deposited and left to wait until they are triggered by the approach of or contact with an enemy ship. Naval mines can be used offensively, to hamper enemy ships or lock them into a harbour; or defensively, to protect friendly ships and create "safe" zones.