*British, WW1, HM Submarine V.1. – Original Photograph*
Original Photograph of WW1 Submarine V.1. 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
The V Class submarines, named after their builder Vickers, Barrow were designed as a coastal-type submarine to meet the 1912 Submarine Committee’s requirements. They were a response to Scotts, Greenock building the S class and Armstrong Whitworth building the W class.
Four V-class submarines were ordered, with construction starting in November 1912. These submarines were similar to the S-class but featured a partial double-hull design, extending 75 feet amidships, compared to the S-class’s 45 feet. This hull design blended the outer hull into the pressure hull at both ends. Before finalizing this design, Vickers conducted extensive tank experiments on various hull forms.
Each submarine was initially estimated to cost £76,100, later adjusted to £75,799. Their 450 bhp diesel engines, operating at 450 rpm, were the first Vickers-built submarine engines to feature steel cylinder jackets instead of cast iron. The battery consisted of 132 Exide cells, smaller than the 166 cells in the S-class, which impacted submerged endurance but did not prevent the V-class from reaching its designed submerged speed.
The first V-Class Submarine – V.1. submarine was equipped with Laurence Scott electric motors and 300 hp engines, while the remaining three featured Don Works motors. They also had two sets of 21-inch torpedo tubes in the torpedo and battery compartments. Additionally, the foremost tank compartment was shortened.
All four survived the war and were broken up in 1920-21.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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