*British, Pre WW1, Two Original Photographs HM Submarine Holland 5*
Two Original Photographs of HM Submarine Holland 5. These photographs originally formed part of the Lou Britton British Submarine Collection, which was acquired by the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport in 2007.
Approximate Dimensions:
Photograph 1: 17.9cm x 12.7cm (Holland 5 – handwritten on the back)
Photograph 2: 18.5cm x 11.8cm (Holland 5 – handwritten on the back)
Holland 5 was the last of five Holland-class submarines built for the Royal Navy to evaluate submarine warfare. Launched on 10 June 1902 and commissioned in 1903, she was among the first submarines accepted into Royal Navy service and uniquely featured an early periscope. However, by her launch, the more advanced A-class submarines had already been ordered.
Design & Service
Built by Vickers in Barrow-in-Furness, Holland 5 had a single-hull design made of high-grade steel, with a maximum diving depth of 100 feet. She was quickly relegated to harbour defence and training as newer submarines entered service. In 1910, she ran aground near HMS Dolphin, and by 1912, she was decommissioned and sent for scrapping.
Sinking & Rediscovery
While under tow to Sheerness on 8 August 1912, Holland 5 sank off Beachy Head, possibly due to an open torpedo hatch. Her wreck was discovered in 2000 at a depth of 98 feet. In 2005, she was designated a Protected Wreck under UK law. However, damage has occurred over the years, including the theft of her torpedo hatch between 2008 and 2010.
Today, Holland 5 remains the only submarine of her class on the seabed, while Holland 1 is preserved at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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