Maritime record MWX4925 - R4

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Summary

This River class Submarine was run down by H.M.S. Thruster, in Portland Harbour, in 1928.

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This River class Submarine was run down by H.M.S. Thruster, in Portland Harbour, in 1928. (1) The River class submarines were designed as fast fleet vessels during the inter-war period and were a success until the speed of battleships jumped to 30 knots. R4 built 1918 (2)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database.
  • <2> Monograph: Lipscomb, F W. 1975. The British Submarine. p.41.
  • <3> Monograph: Trim, P. 1985 about. Shipwrecks, Abbotsbury to Portland. .

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Location

Grid reference SY 69 76 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SY67NE

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1021

Record last edited

May 6 2004 10:30AM

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