A-class patrol submarine. Laid down 26 August 1944, launched 25 March 1947, 1,120 tons, 221' x 22 ' x 17', 18/8 knots, complement 61, armament 1 x 4in QF (later removed), 10 x 21in TT. Designed   for   operations   against   the   Japanese,   having   better   living accommodation than previous boats.

 

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General naval service, mainly in UK, including:

 

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Refit carried out, Devonport.

 

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Refit carried out, Portsmouth.

 

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Refit carried out, Portsmouth.

 

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November to December - Detached to Middle East

 

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Refit carried out, Devonport.

 

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Lent to Royal Canadian Navy.

 

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August - Broken up at Newport by J. Cashmore Ltd.