Torbay submarine

 

The English Torbay submarine (HMSM Torbay) of the Royal Navy in 1940.

Torbay submarine, the board number N79. Type T. Construction started on November 21, 1938, launched on April 9, 1940, accepted into the Royal Navy of Great Britain on January 14, 1941.

Torbay submarine used in the Mediterranean Sea (1941-1945) on the Pacific Ocean (1945). Sank 17 transport ships (38,000 tons), 5 warships and 24 fishing vessels.

Two incidents in July 1941 can be classified as war crimes – shooting sailors of sunken ships in the water.

HMSM Torbay was sold on December 19, 1945, cut into scrap in March 1947.



Location: United Kingdom
Photo date: 1940

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