mini sub
Compact underwater vessel
A mini sub is a small submarine, typically designed for research, tourism, or specialized underwater operations rather than military combat.
These compact vessels carry only a few passengers and operate at limited depths: The documentary crew descended in a mini sub to film the wreck.
Also written as one word: minisub.
- underwaterBelow the surface
- vesselReceptacle for contents
- diveHeadfirst water entry
- periscopeAngled optical viewing tube
- torpedoPropelled undersea explosive
torpedo tube · depth · ocean · ocean floor · compact · yellow · sonar · hatch · escape pod · propeller · exploration · deep-sea · deep dive · cramped · porthole · naval · stealth · secret mission
- submarinessubs, torpedo, submarines, hull, submariners
- underwater robotsROV, underwater drone
size/scale
mini subnuclear submarine
Reactor-driven underwater warship
aircraft carrier · battleship · capital ship · supertanker · cruise ship