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Submarine histories. Royal Navy
Porpoise class submarines. Submarine website dedicated to the history of
HMS Porpoise from launch
to participation in major wars also notice board for families of
ex-crew of Porpoise Class submarines. HMS
Porpoise was built by Vickers Armstrong at Barrow and launched 30th August
1932. Built as a mine laying submarine. she was completed with
saddle-tanks. and her hull was similar to the Parthian class
submarines. HMS Porpoise was sunk by Japanese aerial bombing on the
16th January 1945 |
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HMS Porpoise, July 1935.
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HMS Porpoise, 1937.
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
XMP2356
Original
republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here
to order. Order Code MP2356 |
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HM Submarine Porpoise.
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reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x
7" approx available. Order photograph here © Walker
Archive. Order Code PHS242 |
| Displacement: 1500 tons
Compliment: 59. Armament: 6 x 21 inch torpedo tubes (
bow, 12 torpedoes). One 4.7 inch quick-firing MkIX gun, plus 50
mines. Speed: surface speed 15.5 knots, submerged speed
8.75 knots |
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Naval Historians, Crew & Family
Noticeboard
Porpoise Class submarines, Message Board for
naval enthusiasts, crew & descendents of Porpoise Class Submarines.
This website is not part of any governmental body or official websites of
Porpoise Class Submarines.
MESSAGES
RONALD WILLIAM MIGLIORI.. My father
served on HMS Porpoise between 22/03/41 to 05/05/42. He was also on
Glendower/Wellesley/President III. Anyone remember him? |
