Naval mine
EXPLOSIVE WEAPON FOR USE IN SEAS AND WATERWAYS, TRIGGERED BY THE TARGET'S APPROACH
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A naval mine is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to damage or destroy surface ships or submarines. Unlike depth charges, mines are deposited and left to wait until they are triggered by the approach of, or contact with, any vessel or a particular vessel type, akin to anti-infantry vs.