Mine planter (vessel)

A mine planter is a very special kind of boat that helps our Navy keep our waters safe. Just like how we have to make sure our house is safe from bad guys, the Navy has to make sure our waters are safe from things called mines.

But what are mines? Mines are dangerous things that are hidden underwater and can explode if something touches them. Mines can be put in the water during a war, so it is important that the Navy safely removes them or clears the area so no one gets hurt.

This is where the mine planter comes in. The mine planter is like a big boat that has a special equipment on it to help find and remove the underwater mines. It is called a mine planter because it plants things in the water to help get rid of the mines.

The mine planter has a big platform on it called a "well", and this is where the Navy puts a special device called a mine sweeping unit. This device looks like a big underwater broomstick that can move around and find mines. Once it finds a mine, it can pick it up and safely get rid of it.

So, the mine planter helps keep our waters safe by finding and removing dangerous mines. It is like a big tool used by the Navy to protect us and make sure we can enjoy the water without worrying about getting hurt.