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The Swordfish class (sometimes called 'S' class) submarines were built from 1930/31 for the Royal Navy

They were intended for training purposes as well as operations in confined waters.

1 Specifications

Length 193 feet

Beam 24 feet

Draught 12 feet

Displacement (surface) varies between 640 tons and 735 tons. See individual ships for details.

Surface speed 13.75 knots

Submerged speed 10 knots

Complement 38.

1 x 3 inch High Angle gun,

6 21-inch torpedo tubes.

2 Ships

Submarine classes Royal Navy submarines

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