A-class patrol
submarine. Laid down 26 August 1944, launched 25 March 1947,
1,120 tons, 221' x 22 ' x 17', 18/8 knots, complement 61,
armament 1 x 4in QF (later removed), 10 x
21in TT. Designed for operations against the Japanese, having better living
accommodation than previous
boats.
S u m m a r y o
f P o s t - w a r S e r v i c
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General naval service, mainly in UK, including:
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Refit carried out, Devonport.
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Refit carried out, Portsmouth.
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Refit carried out, Portsmouth.
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November to December - Detached to Middle East
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Refit carried out, Devonport.
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Lent to Royal Canadian Navy.
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August - Broken up at Newport by J. Cashmore Ltd.