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
RN Submarines: F Class 1915
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RN Submarines: F Class 1915
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HMS Raleigh 1963 , HMS Collingwood 1963 & 67 , HMS Ark Royal 1964-7, HMS Undaunted 1968-71, HMS Victory (Fleet Maintenance Group) 1971-72, HMS Exmouth 1972-74
JEM, EM, OEM, LOEM, POOEL
Then 28 years in the Fire Brigade
Retired since 2002
JEM, EM, OEM, LOEM, POOEL
Then 28 years in the Fire Brigade
Retired since 2002
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Re: RN Submarines: F Class 1915
When did we stop fitting stern tubes Jim , and for what reason please , I'm no expert on anything but its rarely mentioned
"What Ever Floats your Boat"
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Re: RN Submarines: F Class 1915
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.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
Jim
HMS Raleigh 1963 , HMS Collingwood 1963 & 67 , HMS Ark Royal 1964-7, HMS Undaunted 1968-71, HMS Victory (Fleet Maintenance Group) 1971-72, HMS Exmouth 1972-74
JEM, EM, OEM, LOEM, POOEL
Then 28 years in the Fire Brigade
Retired since 2002
JEM, EM, OEM, LOEM, POOEL
Then 28 years in the Fire Brigade
Retired since 2002
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Re: RN Submarines: F Class 1915
Thank you for the clarification of that point Jim, much obliged
"What Ever Floats your Boat"