NAVYPEDIA

Ships

Name	No	Yard No	Builder	Laid down	Launched	Comp	Fate
CC1			Seattle Co, USA	1912	3.6.1913	8.1914	sold 1925
CC2			Seattle Co, USA	1912	31.12.1913	8.1914	sold 1925

Technical data

Displacement standard, t
Displacement normal, t	313 / 373
Length, m	CC1: 44.0 CC2: 48.0
Breadth, m	CC1: 4.57 CC2: 4.26
Draught, m	3.35
No of shafts	1
Machinery	1 16-cyl Vickers petrol engine / 1 electric motor
Power, h. p.	CC1: 600 / 240 CC2: 600 / 260
Max speed, kts	CC1, 2: 13 / 10.2
Fuel, t	petrol 16
Endurance, nm(kts)	740(12) / 10(7.5)
Armament	CC1: 5 - 450 TT (4 bow, 1 stern, 5) CC2: 3 - 450 TT (2 bow, 1 stern, 3)
Complement	CC1, 2: 18
Diving depth operational, m	30

Standard scale images

Project history

Having built three classes of submarines the Admiralty felt confident in embarking on a large production-run from 1906. In retrospect the decision to build 38 submarines to what was essentially a small coastal design was a mistake, for it delayed the introduction of proper overseas patrol submarines. The blame rests largely with Fisher, who saw submarines as useful for harbour defence, as a substitute for minefields. However, in spite of their petrol engines and the lack of space and endurance they saw continuous war service. Six were built by Chatham DYd to ensure the Royal Dockyards' ability to keep up with progress in submarine design. Appearance was similar to the 'B' class, but without the diving planes amidships. Some were camouflaged late in the war.

Modernizations

None.

Naval service

No significant events.

© Ivan Gogin, 2015