Tag: Second World War
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Free French Submarine Narval
Free French Submarine Narval The French submarine Narval was an Acciaoia class submarine operated by the Free French Navy during the Second World War. Originally operated by the Italian Regina Marina as Bronzo, she was captured on 12th July 1943 after being engaged by HMS Seaham, HMS Boston, HMS Cromarty, and HMS Poole. Towed into… Read more
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British Submarine HMS X1
British Submarine HMS X1 HMS X1 was designed as a commerce raider for the British Royal Navy. The concept was to engage a convoys escorts with her gun armament, which would then enable her and other submarines to sink the merchant vessels. X1’s gun armament consisted of four 5.2 inch guns in twin turrets, one… Read more
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US Escort Carrier USS Core CVE-13
US Escort Carrier USS Core CVE-13 USS Core CVE-13 was a Bogue-class escort carrier built for the US Navy. Launched on 15 May 1942 and commissioned on 10 December 1942, she was originally designated AVG-13. On 20 August 1942 this was changed to ACV-13 and then to CVE-13 on 15 July 1943. While operating as… Read more