*British, Post WW2, HM Submarine Seneschal – Original Photograph with Crown Copyright*
Original Photograph Post WW2 Submarine Seneschal. This photograph originally formed part of the Lou Britton British Submarine Collection, which was acquired by the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport in 2007.
Approximate Dimensions: 21.5cm x 16.6cm. Marked on the back: “H.M.S/M Seneschal. No 1217 – 3 No-No3. 9751. Taken 7th Feb 1950”. Stamped: “Restricted (crossed out) Unclassified. Crown Copyright Reserved.” A further stamp: “Constructive Dept. Sheerness Yard. Drawing 20 Feb 1950. Office.”
HMS Seneschal was an S-class submarine from the third batch, built for the Royal Navy during World War II. She survived the war and was scrapped in 1965.
Design and Description
The third batch of S-class submarines had a stronger hull, increased fuel capacity, and revised armament. They measured 217 feet (66.1 m) in length, with a beam of 23 feet 9 inches (7.2 m) and a draft of 14 feet 1 inch (4.3 m). Displacing 814 tons surfaced and 990 tons submerged, they had a crew of 48. Powered by diesel engines for surface running and electric motors when submerged, they could reach 14.75 knots on the surface and 9 knots underwater. Armed with six 21-inch torpedo tubes, 12 torpedoes (or 12 mines), and a 4-inch deck gun, the submarines had a range of 7,500 nautical miles on the surface.
Construction and Career
Launched on 23 April 1945 by Scotts of Greenock, Seneschal was the only Royal Navy ship to bear the name. She suffered an explosion in 1947 and collided with the Danish frigate Thetis in 1952, damaging her periscope and radar mast. In 1953, she participated in the Fleet Review for Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation. Seneschal was sold for scrap in 1960 and broken up in 1965.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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