limpet mine
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A limpet mine is a type of naval mine attached to a target by magnets. It is so named because of its superficial similarity to the shape of the limpet, a type of sea snail that clings tightly to rocks or other hard surfaces.
Placing limpet mines
Clarke with limpet mine in swimming position
Soldier with limpet mines on back
SDVmk9 LittleBoPeep
Chitgar Naval Exhibition - Iranian limpet mine| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
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| commons | image | Placing limpet mines | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Clarke with limpet mine in swimming position | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Soldier with limpet mines on back | Commons | ||
| commons | image | SDVmk9 LittleBoPeep | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Chitgar Naval Exhibition - Iranian limpet mine | Commons | ||
