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Ship Type

Mine Laying Ship

Parent Type: Mine Warfare

Learn about mine layers.

Ships that deploy naval mines.

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Role
Mine deployment
Notable For
Naval mining

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  • Mine Countermeasure
  • Mine Countermeasure Drone
  • Mine Countermeasure Vessel
  • Minehunter
  • Minesweeper

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