Lewin of Greenwich Naval History & Forum

Only three boats built in this Class out of the ten proposed Coastal Submarines, F1, F2 & F3. All served during the First World War. These boats were double hulled and were fitted with stern tubes.



F2

When did we stop fitting stern tubes Jim , and for what reason please , I'm no expert on anything but its rarely mentioned

ivorthediver wrote: ↑Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:48 pm When did we stop fitting stern tubes Jim , and for what reason please , I'm no expert on anything but its rarely mentioned

I think the Oberon Class in the 1960's were the last Class to be fitted with stern tubes. I am no expert on current systems but I believe with modern, Spearfish, torpedoes, they can be sent in any direction and will find their target, a bit like laser guided bombs. The Upholder Class and Astute Class have six torpedo tubes forward.

Jim

Thank you for the clarification of that point Jim, much obliged