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SERVICE HISTORIES of ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS in WORLD WAR 2 - Summary
by Lt Cdr Geoffrey B Mason RN (Rtd) (c) 2006

 

HMS THERMOPYLAE - T-class Submarine

HM S/M Taciturn, sister-boat (Navy Photos, click to enlarge) return to Contents List 
 

T-class (third group) patrol submarine, laid down 26 October 1943,  launched 27 June 1945, 1,090 tons; 265' x 26' x 14', 15/9 knots, complement 61, Armament 1 x 4" QF, 11 x 21" TT.

 

O u t l i n e   o f   P o s t - w a r   S e r v i c e
 

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March - Joined 3rd (Holy Loch) Flotilla for trials.

 

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Remained in naval service receiving numerous refits at Chatham and Rosyth yards.

 

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December - Placed on sale list.

 

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July - Arrived at Troon, being broken up during the following year.

 

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