Naval mines are deployed in various ways, often depending on the type of mine and the tactical situation.
Understanding Mine Deployment
The method of deploying naval mines is crucial for their effectiveness and positioning in waterways. Different types of mines utilize different deployment techniques. The reference highlights two types: drifting mines and bottom mines.
Deployment of Drifting Mines
Drifting mines are noted for their versatility in deployment. According to the reference, these mines can be deployed by a range of vessels and platforms.
Specific methods mentioned include:
- Small boats, such as trawlers and speedboats.
- Warships.
- Aircraft.
These mines, once deployed, are designed to drift in the water and detonate via contact or remote control.
Placement of Bottom Mines
Bottom mines are designed to rest on the seafloor. The reference states that bottom mines utilize negative buoyancy to sink and either rest directly on the bottom or are buried into the sea floor. While the reference describes their final placement and how they achieve it (negative buoyancy), it does not explicitly detail the specific platforms (like ships or aircraft) used to initially deploy them to the desired location on the bottom.
