Net deflector
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U 995 on land in side view
The net guard was a steel hawser on German submarines of the type VII from the Second World War . It was stretched from the bow over the tower to the stern .
The net deflector was used to "reject" any net blockages when the boat drives under. It was also used as an antenna .