Patron only: A brief overwiew of the invention and development of naval mine during the Ming Dynasty

A brief overview of the development of naval mine during Ming period. Article highlight includes limpet mine and a primitive torpedo.

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Shui Di Long Wang Pao (水底龍王砲) and Hun Jiang Long (混江龍)

Shui Di Long Wang Pao (水底龍王砲, lit. 'Underwater dragon king bomb')

Drawing of Shui Di Long Wang Pao, from 'Wu Bei Zhi (《武備志》)'.

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