The Allies deployed acoustic mines, against which even wooden-hulled ships (in particular minesweepers) remained vulnerable.
The submarine is also able to use its torpedo tubes to deploy mines.
The trouble is to capture the harbor before the enemy can sabotage it by blocking the entrance with wreckage or by deploying mines throughout the harbor.
Minelaying is the act of deploying explosive mines.
Additionally, since World War I the term minelayer refers specifically to a naval ship used for deploying naval mines.
Turning from the science console, Xav replied, "The vessel is deploying mines, sir."
U-boats more commonly deployed mines to permit a stealthy exit.
Increased Threat Seen Administration officials expressed concern that if Iran decided to deploy such mines, the threat to shipping in the gulf would be significantly increased.
The I-52 can also deploy mines while moving.
Yet America's two top officials resist a Senate bill that would prohibit the United States military from deploying new anti-personnel mines after the year 2000.