Underwater MK16 Mine - Hackensack, NJ - Military Ground Equipment Displays on Waymarking.com

This mine is on display along with missiles and vessels at the New Jersey Naval Museuum.

The accompanying plaque reads:

"UNDERWATER M16 MINE

THIS TYPE OF MINE WAS DEPLOYED FROM SURFACE SHIPS
AND SUBMARINES. THE LARGER ROUND SECTION OF THE
MINE CONTAINS 600 LBS OF CAST TNT WHEN THE ENEMY
SHIP MOVES NEAR THE MINE THE SMALLER FLOAT MAKES
CONTACT AND SETS OFF THE DETONATOR. THE MAIN EXPLO-
SIVE DEVICE EJECTS THE SHIP OUT OF THE WATER AND BREAKS
ITS KEEL (BACK)."

Read more about the M16 mine at this Wikipedia article: (visit link)

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A visit cost $9 for adults and $4 for those under 12 years old.

Location restrictions: The New Jersey Naval Museum is open weekends 10-4.

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