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Submarine histories. Royal Navy
submarines HMS Otway and HMS Oxley. Submarine website dedicated to the history of
HMS Otway and HMS Oxley from
launch to participation in major wars also notice board for families
of ex-crew of O Class submarines.
HMS Otway was built by Vickers
Armstrong and launched 7th September 1926. completed for the
Australian navy and served with the RAN 1927 to 1931. when she was
transferred to the Royal Navy. during world war two she served in the Mediterranean. HMS
Oxley was built by Vickers Armstrong and launched 29th June
1926. completed for the Australian navy and served with the RAN 1927
to 1931. when she was transferred to the Royal Navy. Conflicting reports
state that HMS Oxley was torpedoed by HMS Triton. or was rammed in
error by Triton. off the Norwegian Cost. She serve din the Home Flotillas
during World war two
Displacement: 1354 tons Compliment: 55.
Armament: 8 x 21 inch torpedo tubes (6 bow, 2 stern). One 4 inch
quick-firing MkIV gun (later MkXII) Speed: surface
speed 15 knots, submerged speed 8.5 knots |
| Otway
(N,51 ex OA.2) |
7th September 1926 |
Served in the Royal Australian Navy from
1927-31. Finally scrapped in September 1945 at Inverkeithing. |
| Oxley (55.P
ex. OA.1) |
29th June 1926 |
Served in the Royal Australian Navy from
1927-31. Lost on the 10th September 1939. |
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HMS Otway |
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HMS Otway pictured c.1936
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HMS Otway, July 1935.
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HMS Oxley |
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HMS Oxley at Malta.
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HMS Oxley c.1934
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HMS Oxley, 1937.
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| Displacement: 1354 tons Compliment: 55.
Armament: 8 x 21 inch torpedo tubes (6 bow, 2 stern). One 4 inch
quick-firing MkIV gun (later MkXII) Speed: surface
speed 15 knots, submerged speed 8.5 knots |
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