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minus-squareTar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up8·9 days agoThat’s the third minesweeper we’ve donated so far. These are relatively modern ships too, built in the late 80s, but they’re made from plastic, so not very repairable.
minus-squareFisting for Freedom@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up4·8 days agoOTOH, non-metallic hulls won’t trigger magnetic mines.
minus-squareTar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up1·8 days agoThats exactly why they were built like that.
minus-squareRaphaelSchmitz@feddit.orglinkfedilinkarrow-up1·8 days ago Each disadvantage has its advantage Famous quote from a Dutch football player
That’s the third minesweeper we’ve donated so far. These are relatively modern ships too, built in the late 80s, but they’re made from plastic, so not very repairable.
OTOH, non-metallic hulls won’t trigger magnetic mines.
Thats exactly why they were built like that.