MBT HrMs submarine "Zwaardvis" (1943) - Construction Drawing Scale 1 : 200 (10.11.005)

Hr.Ms. Zwaardvisch (P-322), the Dutch submarine from 1943! Here's an overview:

Type: Submarine, British U-class
Year of construction: 1943
Origin: Built in the United Kingdom
Service with: Royal Netherlands Navy (ex- British Royal Navy)

Background

The Hr.Ms. Zwaardvisch was a U-class submarine, originally designed and built in Great Britain.

The submarine was transferred to the Royal Netherlands Navy in 1943.

This happened because the Netherlands was occupied during the Second World War and many of its naval units were deployed in the United Kingdom.

Characteristics

Length: Approximately 58 metres

Crew: Approximately 30-35 men

Armament: Torpedo tubes (usually 4-6), sometimes a deck gun

Speed: Approximately 11-15 knots (surfaced and submerged)

Range: Long-duration patrols possible in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans

Operations and service

Hr.Ms. Zwaardvisch sailed with the Allies during the Second World War and participated in patrols and attack operations against enemy ships.

After the war, the Zwaardvisch remained in service with the Royal Netherlands Navy for several years.

The boat was active in the Indian Ocean and later in European waters.

After her service, she was eventually decommissioned and scrapped.

Interesting fact

The name "Zwaardvisch" literally means swordfish, a predatory fish known for its speed and strength, which symbolised the combat power and speed of the submarine.

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