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Sinker of the "Bouvet", "Irresistible" and "Ocean"
Unknown, 1915, Press cutting
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Sinker of the "Bouvet", "Irresistible" and "Ocean"
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Title
Sinker of the "Bouvet", "Irresistible" and "Ocean"
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From the Illustrated London News published April 10th 1915. Drawn by W.R. Robinson.
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Unknown
Date
1915
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39.6 x 26.7 cm
Type
Press cutting
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Reference Library
Illustration on page 461 shows various examples of a drifting mine. These are self-contained explosive devices placed in water to destroy surface ships or submarines. Unlike depth charges, these mines are deposited and left to wait until they are triggered by the approach of, or contact with, an enemy vessel.
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