Submariners Collection

Britains Sea Power Is Yours
World War Two propaganda poster for the Royal Navy - Britains Sea Power Is Yours - depicting a British submarine crew at action stations during an attack

The crew of a German submarine - First World War
The hideous crew (!) of a German U-boat Submarine, poking their head out from the viewing platform, with the periscope in front. A very direct Allied propaganda postcard

Escape System for British Submarines, 1933
Illustration showing the air-lock system, built into British submarines of the 1930 s, that was designed to allow submariners to escape if their submarine failed

HMS A5, Royal Nay submarine, 1910s C016 / 2540
HMS A5, Royal Nay submarine. This submarine, seen here in the period from around 1910 to 1915, was among the first submarines commissioned by the British Royal Navy

Submariners Dive from the sky
Submariners from the Fort Blockhouse Submarine Escape Training Tank (SETT) parachuted 800 feet from a Hercules C130 into the sea at Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, as part of Exercise Leesplash

Periscope chamber on a submarine (colour litho)
3097611 Periscope chamber on a submarine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Periscope chamber on a submarine)

Practicing attacks by submarines against battleships on naval manoeuvres (colour litho)
2779438 Practicing attacks by submarines against battleships on naval manoeuvres (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eight Bells, Midnight, illustration from The Naval Front by Gordon S
STC309838 Eight Bells, Midnight, illustration from The Naval Front by Gordon S. Maxwell, 1920 (litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Submariners, pictured reading the Daily Mirrors Good Morning Newspaper, which was specially published and distributed for the Royal Navy Submarine Corps during World War Two

Sailors on board the British submarine, H42
HMS H42 was a British H class submarine built by Armstrong Whitworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne. She was laid down in September 1917 and was commissioned on 1 May 1919

HM Submarine Odin soon after leaving Chatham dockyard for her trials. 18 July 1929
HM Submarine " Odin " soon after leaving Chatham dockyard for her trials. 18 July 1929

Welcome shade on Britains biggest submarine. The K 26, Britains biggest submarine is now on a cruise in Eastern waters and recently arrived in Bombay

German U-boat attack, World War II C016 / 2543
German U-boat attack, World War II. Artwork of German sailors on the conning tower of a U-boat (submarine) that has surfaced after sinking a British cargo ship during World War II (1939-1945)

A sailor on board HMS L19
HMS L19 at China station Weihaiwei. HMS L19 was a British L class submarine built by Vickers, Barrow-in-Furness. She was laid down on 18 July 1917 c. 1920

The crew of the U boat U9, they sunk three royal navy cruisers, HMS Aboukir, HMS Cressy and HMS Hogue

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Submariners: Guardians of Britain's Sea Power Delving into the depths of history, we uncover the remarkable tales who have shaped naval warfare. From the crew of a German submarine during World War I to the escape systems developed for British submarines in 1933, their courage and ingenuity knew no bounds. In the early 1910s, HMS A5, a Royal Navy submarine, silently patrolled beneath treacherous waters. These brave men paved the way for future submariners as they navigated uncharted territories with unwavering determination. The baptism of Equator aboard a German submarine in the vast Atlantic Ocean stands as a testament to their resilience. Amidst turbulent waves and perilous conditions, these submariners faced unimaginable challenges head-on. However, not all stories had happy endings. The sinking of Perseus serves as a haunting reminder of the dangers lurking beneath. As colour lithographs depict this tragic event, one can only imagine the bravery displayed by those involved. Sometimes met with silence from enemy vessels above water's surface - "They don't respond" - submariners persevered undeterred. Their stealthy presence struck fear into adversaries' hearts while safeguarding Britain's sea power. Engaging in singular clashes against formidable foes showcased their unmatched skill and audacity. Colour lithographs vividly capture these intense encounters where submarines emerged victorious against all odds. One poignant moment frozen in time is captured through an evocative black-and-white photograph published in The Graphic on October 27th, 1906. It portrays "The Lost Lutin, " a French submarine embarking on her final voyage from Bizerta Harbour – forever etched in maritime history. Within cramped periscope chambers lay vital instruments that allowed submariners to survey surroundings unseen by enemies above waterline threats were detected before they could strike – ensuring survival amidst hostile waters. A moving ceremony unfolds at sea.