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Old 03-20-20, 03:39 AM   #1
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Just out of curiosity, first time i noticed this item on an escort. What could it be?



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Old 03-20-20, 04:18 AM   #2
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Hi,
Just out of curiosity, first time i noticed this item on an escort. What could it be?

Is it a Minesweeper? If yes, those could be Mine Detectors ... not sure, though ...
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Old 03-20-20, 10:24 AM   #3
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paravane_(weapon)
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thanks Anvar!

Didn’t know about this stuff... drained by ship against naval mines (to cut the mine cable) or even against submarines (with a TNT charge inside)!

Always learning, thanks to silent hunter!
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Hi!
Paravanes on a W13 (or similar) class japanese minesweeper, with Royal Navy's flag.



Lol

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Old 03-20-20, 11:19 AM   #6
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Paravanes on a W13 (or similar) class japanese minesweeper, with Royal Navy's flag.



Lol

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Hey the ship on your picture looks same as my screen shot!
Could it be same ship?
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