ESP - Vickers Elia H-16-A

Made in June 1917 by the factory Sociedad Espaňola de Construcción Naval. It is a mine with a "stick" of a British patent produced under license.
Initiated was performed by movement, respectively. rotation of the club on the cat with a fight that occurred when in contact with the vessel. Otherwise, the club remained motionless horizontally below the mine.
Once in contact with the hull, the club rotates, initiating the detonator and exploding.
ESP - Vickers Elia H-16-A - Námorné  múzeum Cartagena

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Námorné múzeum Cartagena

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ESP - Vickers Elia H-16-A - Námorné  múzeum Cartagena

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Námorné múzeum Cartagena

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