Naval Question - mines & torpedoes

[LlywelynII]

Considering that the bonuses they provide are smaller than those for destroyers, is there ever a reason to use them?

Are torpedoes much more effective than guns, to the point where a smaller change there is more useful? Do the mines even matter? Is there an inbattle bonus or extra combat round for those fleets who have minelayers/sweepers?

 

[Calantyr]

I never bother. Once I hit destroyers I never look back.

 

[unmerged(36774)]

Mine layers/sweepers only increace morale and organization of a naval unit. Too bad that those play almost no role at all in naval combat. Of course with such attachment the strength of a unit is higher, so it will take longer for it to be destroyed.

Torpedo boats are pretty good actually. I don't have a comparison table, but 1 torpedo attack is better than 1 gun attack. If you have an admiral with nice torpedo bonus, torpedo boats could be the way for you.