*British, WW1, HM Submarine E30 – Original Photograph*
Original Photograph of WW1 Submarine E30. 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: 17.8cm x 12.8cm.
HMS E30 was a British E-class submarine built by Armstrong Whitworth, Newcastle upon Tyne. Laid down on 29 June 1914 and commissioned in November 1915, E30 was lost on 22 November 1916 in the North Sea, likely due to a mine near Orfordness, Suffolk. The minefield was not discovered until 25 November, and there were no survivors.
Design
E30 had a surface displacement of 662 long tons (673 t) and 807 long tons (820 t) submerged, with a length of 180 feet (55 m) and a beam of 22 feet 8.5 inches (6.92 m). She was powered by two 800 hp diesel engines and two 420 hp electric motors, reaching a maximum surface speed of 16 knots and a submerged speed of 10 knots. E30 had a range of 3,255 miles (5,238 km) at 10 knots and could stay submerged for five hours at 5 knots. She was armed with a 12-pounder QF gun, five 18-inch torpedo tubes, and carried 10 torpedoes.
Service
E30 was assigned to the 11th Submarine Flotilla, based at Blyth. During her service, she conducted several patrols, including a failed mission to capture German-bound iron ore ships in February 1916. She also sank the German steamer Trave in June 1916 and was involved in various encounters with Norwegian and British vessels. Her patrols were often interrupted by accidents, including a battery explosion in April 1916. E30 was eventually lost in November 1916, with no survivors.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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