The explosiveparavane was towed from the stern, and the charge of T.
The paravane towing-wires foul the mooring-wire of any mine which might strike the vessel, but misses any mine which is too deeply anchored.
Primarily devised for the purpose of subverting the submarine peril, the paravane (the invention of Acting-Commander Burney) was later adapted for the protection of vessels against mines.
A piece of string through the axle hole of a small wheel, which is then placed on the ground and pulled along, will give a good idea of the action of the paravane against the passing water.
Plan showing the chief characteristics of the paravane mine defence gear.
Illustration: (C) Underwood & Underwood A Paravane hauled up with a Shark caught in its jaws] The Adriatic Sea was an ideal place for the use of the hydrophone.
The mine cable slides along the paravane cable and in this way is carried clear of the ship's hull.
When it reaches the paravane it is caught in a sharp-toothed jaw which cuts the mine cable and lets the mine bob up to the surface.
Illustration: Courtesy of "Scientific American" Hooking Up Enemy Anchored Mines] In some forms of paravane there is a hinged jaw which is operated from the ship to shear the cable.
Dragging a paravane through the water made the ship go slow.
A paravane is made up of a strong steel hawser (rope) that serves as a fender, and of two razor-edged blades that serve to cut the mine-moorings free.
And the rewards and honours bestowed on the brilliant young officers who devoted themselves to the paravane and Otter services were not particularly generous.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "paravane" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
