Submarines Collection

HMS Conqueror submarine returns to Faslane Holy Loch after sinking Argentine battleship General Belgrano South Atlantic Falklands War, July 1982

T class Submarine
Inside a British submarine: complex details of the craft in which our underwater crews live and fight. A sectional view of a boat of the T class, showing how machinery, torpedoes

British submarines during 50 years
A sectional view of the British Navys first submarine, and the development of the British submarine from 1900 to 1950. The illustration does not show every type built but depicts some of the most

The crew of HMS Sportsman pose on the deck of their submarine at a un-named Northern depot. The Sportsman had just returned from a year campaigning in the Mediterranean where she sunk or damage 31

British submarine HMS E6, WW1
British submarine HMS E6. Date: circa 1915

Parnall Peto on HMS M2
Preparing to launch a Parnall Peto from submarine HMS M2

The Subzeppmarinellin by Heath Robinson, WW1 cartoon
The subzeppmarinellin for making sure of your enemy. All bases covered with this combined submarine and zeppelin from the imagination of William Heath Robinson during the First World War. Date: c.1916

HMAS Ovens Submarine in the Western Australian Maritime Museum, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

U-Boats - Cutaway
The internal accommodation of a U-boat as it prepares to attack a convoy of Allied merchantmen : though labelled U-65, the Germans did not at this time possess 65 U-boats

Goubet Submarine / 1885
Designed by Claude Goubet in 1885: the first electrically powered submarine. Seen here being used by the Russian Navy

Lake Submarine / Diver
A diver from a " Simon Lake" submarine placing a mine in channels used by enemy ship 2 of 2

French submarine WWII
French submarine Casabianca during World War II. One of the last of the 29 units of the Redoutable class, built throughout the 1930s, formed the backbone of Frances Type 1 submarines

Card commemorating Zeebrugge and Ostend raid, WW1
Card commemorating British raids on German shipping at Zeebrugge and Ostend, 23 April 1918. Date: 1918

Captured German submarine U-1023 on show at West Bute Basin, Cardiff Docks, Circa July 1945. When hostilities ceased, boats still at sea were ordered to head for one of a number of designated ports

The Nautilus - 20, 000 Leagues under the Sea
The Nautilus submarine cuts through the deep ocean, amidst millions of squid and other sea creatures. Jules Verne, 20, 000 Lieues sous les mers (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) Date: 1870

The new Polaris submarine HMS Revenge was commissioned at Cammell Lairds shipbuilding yards, Blrkenhead yesterday. The little lad who wanted to see his daddy, Andrew Parr aged two and a half

When Germany Surrenders her U-Boats by Heath Robinson, WW1
Why not use the enemy craft for peaceful sport? Ramming rabbits in the Balearic Islands. An inventive suggestion from the ingenious mind of William Heath Robinson for German U-boats following the end

British submarine HMS C11. Date: circa 1909

British submarine HMS Holland 4, launched on the 23rd May 1902 and commissioned into the Royal Navy on 2nd August 1903. Date: circa 1903

German U-boat by G. H. Davis
The battle of the Atlantic: explanatory drawings of German U-boats (submarines), and how they operate when at sea. Various aspects of undersea activities during the Second World War. Date: 1941

WW2 - Surcouf Submarine of the Free French Navy. The largest submarine ever built until surpassed by the first Japanese I-400-class submarine in 1943

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 Bonaventure - an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Bonaventure, an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, ordered as part of the eight-ship Astraea class under the Naval Defence Act of 1889

Submersible Alvin, silver body, control arms

How submarines fire torpedoes, 1939
Drawing to explain how a British submarines twelve torpedoes are fired. Here six torpoedoes are shown in their tubes, and a further six are in storage and have, when required

Holland Submarine 1900
Irish inventor Holland, funded by the Fenians, produces a succession of successful submarines in America; the Holland is shown at anchor in New York harbour

Bushnells Submarine
BUSHNELLs TURTLE the first submersible craft to be used in action, attacking a British ship at New York on 7 September 1776; the one-man crew provided the power manually !

Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan, WWI German poster, 1914-18 (colour litho)
700921 Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan, WWI German poster, 1914-18 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; German, out of copyright

Submarines against the Japanese, 1944
A double page spread in The Sphere, 1944, entitled " Submarines against the Japs: British underwater craft operating in the Far East." On the left hand page

HMS Forth in Devonport, with seven submarines moored alongside. 1914

An old Italian submarine located inside the Venice Arsenale, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Hunleys David Submarine
Cross-section of Hunleys man-powered David (as in David and Goliath) of the Confederate Navy, the first submarine to sink an enemy vessel

U. s. Subs in Panamacanal
Five C-class submarines of the U.S. Navy pass through the Gatun Locks, Panama Canal

The Civil War in America - main battery at Fort Pillow... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America - main battery at Fort Pillow, on the Mississippi, evacuated by the Confederates on the 5th of June - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

The Civil War in America - portion of the water batteries at Fort Pillow... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America - portion of the water batteries at Fort Pillow, on the Mississippi, after the evacuation - looking up the river - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

Cross section of a British submarine 1939
Illustration showing a labeled cross section of a British submarine. Reminds its readers of an announcement last week, stating that British submarine successes may not be brought to the attention of

World War I- Submarine sinking a German Destroyer
3779029 World War I- Submarine sinking a German Destroyer; (add.info.: World War I- Submarine E9 sinking a German Destroyer. From The Red Book Of The War by Herbert Strang)

American submarine during WW1
3788090 American submarine during WW1; (add.info.: American submarine on operations during World War 1, 1917. The Year 1917 Illustrated. London: Headley Bros, 1917.); Lebrecht History

One of Britains X-Craft, a midget submarine. January 1944

French Submarine at Portland Bill. December 1945

British U-class submarine prepares to go on patrol, North Sea, April 1943

The crew of HMS Seadog seen here at their Northern depot 31st July 1944

Navy week opens at Portsmouth Festival, view showing some of the visitors. Pictured, HMS Victory. Portsmouth, Hampshire. August 1928

The commissioning of the Churchill class nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror at Cammell Lairds shipyard in Birkenhead. The primary role of the submarine will be to hunt enemy submarines

The Churchill class nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror leaves Her Majestys Naval Base, Clyde at Faslane for the final time before being scrapped. Here it is pictured sailing through Rhu Narrows

Petty Officer Cook Alan Pugh (left) and Petty Officer Steward John Young pictured at Seaforth Docks after sailing in on the Churchill class nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror

German U-boats surrender to forces of the Royal Navy at Loch Eriboll on the far north coast of Scotland during the Second World War

Interior of Polaris submarine HMS Resolution. 21st May 1970

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"Exploring the Depths: A Journey through 150 Years of British Submarines" Embark on a captivating voyage as we delve into the fascinating world of submarines. From the iconic T class submarines to the heroic British vessels that sailed for over five decades, this is a story that will leave you in awe. Step back in time to World War I and witness the bravery of the British submarine HMS E6, navigating treacherous waters with unwavering determination. Marvel at the Parnall Peto on HMS M2, an engineering marvel ahead of its time. Travel even further back to 1885 and discover the groundbreaking Goubet Submarine, a true testament to human ingenuity. And let us not forget about The Subzeppmarinellin by Heath Robinson, a whimsical WWI cartoon that captures both imagination and humor. Uncover the secrets of U-Boats with their intricate cutaway designs, showcasing their inner workings like never before. Dive into uncharted territories with Lake Submarine/Diver, pushing boundaries beneath serene waters. Relive history as HMS Conqueror submarine triumphantly returns to Faslane Holy Loch after sinking an Argentine battleship during conflict. Stand in awe before HMAS Ovens Submarine proudly displayed in Western Australian Maritime Museum - a symbol of Australia's maritime heritage. Pay homage to French submarines from WWII whose valiant efforts shaped our shared history. Finally, commemorate Zeebrugge and Ostend raid through a poignant card from WWI - honoring those who fought bravely against all odds. Submerge yourself into this captivating journey through time and witness how these remarkable machines have forever changed naval warfare. Brace yourself for tales untold and immerse yourself in stories etched within these steel giants' hulls – truly an experience like no other.