Minelaying was an important part of First World War naval operations. Fast minelayers remain desirable to many navies. Continued attention to that requirement is therefore expected during the unrestricted period. The demand follows from wartime experience, with no particular class or construction schedule specified.
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Fast minelayers remain a postwar priority
The importance of minelaying in the First World War supports further work on fast minelayers.