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Originally Posted by Marcello
There were dedicated minelayers such as the VIID or XB types and in addition to that the ability to deploy mines from the torpedo tubes was a standard feature for most u-boat. During WW1 dedicated minelayers played a much greater part in the campaign, but even in WW2 mines were still used.
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Which boat was it that had the side mounted torpedo tubes up by the Conning Tower?
I'm thinking it was a T- or U-Class boat. A Royal Navy one...
There's been some interesting sub designs over the years...