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minus-squareTar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up8·2 months 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-up4·2 months agoOTOH, non-metallic hulls won’t trigger magnetic mines.
minus-squareTar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up1·2 months agoThats exactly why they were built like that.
minus-squareRaphaelSchmitz@feddit.orglinkfedilinkarrow-up1·2 months 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.