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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This image depicts a series of diagrams explaining the components and operation of a naval mine-sweeping system. Panel A is labeled "THE PARAVANE" and shows an underwater profile view of the paravane device, which is designed to cut or clear mines. Panel B illustrates how a mine interacts with the paravane. The diagram shows a mine being redirected towards the surface after making contact with the paravane's cable, indicating that it has been successfully diverted or triggered by this countermeasure. Panel C provides an overview of an entire mine-sweeping setup in action. It features several elements: - Black balls at masthead showing that vessel is minesweeping: These are visual signals indicating that the ship is engaged in minesweeping operations. - Kite: An object used to maintain depth control for sweep wires. - Oropesa float: A buoyant device named after its inventor, used to keep sweep wires at the correct tension and position. - Otter: A board or device towed alongside to help spread out sweep wires laterally from a ship during sweeping operations. - Mine mooring: The cable attaching sea mines to anchors on the seabed. - Mine caught on serrated sweep wire: This demonstrates how mines are ensnared by specially designed cables equipped with cutting edges or serrations as part of clearing procedures. Overall, this image serves as an educational tool illustrating various aspects of naval technology related to anti-mine warfare.
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