Diary November 22, 1939

magnetic mine, which was dropped accidentally over land
A magnetic mine, which was dropped accidentally over land and which is not exploded as intended there.
War Diary for Wednesday, November 22, 1939:

Sea War

Royal Navy experts defuse German magnetic mine dropped on Shoeburyness mud flats off coast of Essex. After examining its mechanism, they devise means of ‘neutralizing’ ships’ hulls.

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