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Submarine histories. Royal Navy
Tempest (T)
class submarines in website dedicated to the history of P311, HMS Tempest,
HMS Thorn, HMS Thrasher, HMS Traveller, HMS Trooper, HMS Taurus, HMS
Tantivy, HMS Trespasser, HMS Templar, HMS Truculent, HMS Trusty, HMS Turbulent,
HMS Tactician, HMS Tally-Ho and HMS Tantalus
from their launch to their participation in major wars also notice board
for families of ex-crew of T Class submarines.
Displacement: 1090 tons
Compliment: 61. Armament: 11 x 21 inch torpedo tubes ( 6
bow, 5 external, 17 torpedoes). One 4 inch quick-firing MkXII gun. Speed: surface speed
15.25 knots, submerged speed 9 knots |
| Tempest |
10th June 1941 |
Lost on 13th February 1942. |
| Thorn |
18th March 1941 |
Lost on 6th August 1942. |
| Thrasher |
28th November 1940 |
Scrapped in March 1947 at Briton Ferry. |
| Traveller |
27th August 1941 |
Lost on 12th December 1942. |
| Trooper |
5th March 1942 |
Lost on 17th October 1943. |
| Trusty |
14th March 1941 |
Scrapped in July 1947 at Milford Haven. |
| Turbulent |
12th May 1941 |
Lost on 23rd March 1943. |
| Tactician |
29th /July 1942 |
Scrapped in December 1963 at Newport. |
| Taurus |
27th June 1942 |
Served in the Netherlands Navy from 1948-53
and was then scrapped in April 1960 at Dunston. |
| Templar |
26th October 1942 |
Scrapped on 17th July 1959 at Troon. |
| Trespasser |
29th May 1942 |
Scrapped on 26th September 1961 at Gateshead. |
| Truculent |
12th September 1942 |
Lost on 12th January 1950 salvaged in March
1950 and then scrapped in September 1950 at Grays. |
| Tally-Ho |
23rd December 1942 |
Scrapped in February 1967 at Briton Ferry. |
| Tantalus |
24th February 1943 |
Scrapped in November 1950 at Milford Haven. |
| Tantivy |
6th April 1943 |
Used as a target in 1951. |
| HMS
Thorn |
Stoker 1st Class Dennis McCarthy of HMS Thorn.
This picture of Dennis McCarthy Stoker 1st Class (my
gt uncle) was taken athis wedding 2 weeks before his death aboard the
submarine HMS Thorn which was lost in August 1942.
Contributed
by Sarah Avery. |
| HMS
Traveller |
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This is a photograph of my Great Uncle `
Wilfred Harry Hooton` who served on the submarine` H.M.S Traveller`
when she was sunk on the 12th December 1942. Unfortunately it seems these
days that the tremendous sacrifice that was made by people like my
Great Uncle is being forgotten, I for one will not forget so any
information you may have about H.M.S Traveller would be greatly
appreciated. Roy Hedley. |
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HMS Trooper |
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HMS Trooper, July 1943.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order Code
XMP2376
Original
republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here
to order. Order Code MP2376 |
| HMS
Tactician |
HMS Tactician, September 1947.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order Code
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Original
republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here
to order. Order Code MP2378 |
| HMS
Taurus |
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HMS Taurus.
A
reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x
7" approx available. Order photograph here © Walker
Archive. Order Code PHS187 |
| HMS
Trespasser |
HMS Trespasser, May 1947.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order Code
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Original
republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here
to order. Order Code MP2379 |
| HMS
Truculent |
HMS Truculent was sunk off the Nore on the 11th January 1950 in a
collision with the Swedish tanker SS Divina while returning from trials
with 64 crew and 15 dockyard workers. She is shown being raised on
14th March 1950, to be beached off Sheerness.
Sent in by George Pritchard. |
| HMS
Tantivy |
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HMS Tantivy (P319) pictured in July 1943.
Original
Admiralty Photograph Price £25. Order Code PHS188 |
| Displacement: 1090 tons
Compliment: 61. Armament: 11 x 21 inch torpedo tubes ( 6
bow, 5 external, 17 torpedoes). One 4 inch quick-firing MkXII gun. Speed: surface speed
15.25 knots, submerged speed 9 knots |
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Naval Historians, Crew & Family
Noticeboard
Tempest Class submarines, Message Board for
naval enthusiasts, crew & descendents of Tempest Class Submarines.
This website is not part of any governmental body or official websites of Tempest
Class Submarines.
MESSAGES
HMS THRASHER.... GEORGE
DAVISON... My late father (Petty Officer George Davison,
he passed away in late 1980's) served on HMS Thrasher, I would dearly like
to know if anyone has any photos of George, or any information about his
time on the ship. I have most of the war diaries from Thrashers missions
in the Med, Crete, Salonika etc. I have a couple of photos but not great
ones. I can post if required, Kind regards
HMS TRESPASSER.. If anyone has any photos or blueprints of HMS
Trespasser during the war please contact Ian at
HMS TROOPER.. LT L A S 'ALEC' GRANT.. I should be very grateful for
any information about HMS Trooper, especially if there are still any
crew-members around who might remember my half-brother Lt L Grant, whom I
never knew. Contact David Grant
HMS TURBULENT:
GEORGE
HMS TRAVELLER
WILFRED HARRY HOOTON... Unfortunately very little was known by
members of my family about what really happened to my Uncle, the only
thing that was said was that he was not originally meant to be part of the
crew but swapped places with a friend who wanted some leave. After some
research I have now found where H.M.S Traveller was sunk and how (
probably mined ? ) But one thing is bothering me, from my
readings I understand that the British planned to attack Italian battle
ships in Taranto harbour but before any assault could be made a
reconnaissance mission was ordered as very little information was known
about the area. What was known was that the harbour was very heavily
mined. Now here I hope you may be able to help, what I can't understand is
that knowing the dangers why was such a large submarine sent into what can
only be described as a suicide mission and would the crew have known about
the extreme risks if so would they have been asked to volunteered ? Also I
understand that the ships supposedly meant to be in the Harbour were not
there anyway ? If anyone has any information please contact me
HMS TEMPEST:
I would like to contact anyone who has information about the crew of
HMS Tempest and would dearly love a photo of the crew or a contact name
and address. I would like to preserve the information received so that it
does not die.
ERIC CAMPBELL..
My Great Uncle served on HMS Tempest as TGM and was
one of the few crew members who laid the charges to blow her up when they
were captured in 1942. If anyone knew him or has information or photos of
HMS Tempest please contact |
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