HMS R10
| Company type | Submarine |
|---|---|
| Industry | Naval military vessel |
| Founded | 7 December 1917 |
| Defunct | 19 February 1929 |
| Fate | Sold for dismantling |
| Headquarters | Newcastle upon Tyne , United Kingdom |
| Parent | Royal Navy |
HMS R10 belonged to a series of ten R-class submarines constructed for the Royal Navy during the First World War. Although she was not finished before the conflict ended, she was eventually sold for dismantling in 1929.
Design and description
The R-class submarines were developed in response to an Admiralty specification for a dedicated hunter-killer submarine focusing on superior underwater capabilities. These vessels measured 163 feet 9 inches (49.9 m) in overall length, with a beam of 15 feet 3 inches (4.6 m) and an average draught of 11 feet 6 inches (3.5 m). Their displacement was 410 long tons (420 t) when surfaced and increased to 503 long tons (511 t) when submerged. The crew complement consisted of 2 officers and 20 ratings. Their maximum diving depth was approximately 150 feet (45.7 m).
For propulsion on the surface, these submarines utilized a single eight-cylinder diesel engine generating 240 brake horsepower (179 kW) connected to one propeller shaft. While submerged, propulsion shifted to a 1,200 horsepower (895 kW) electric motor. The R-class could achieve speeds up to 9.5 knots (17.6 km/h; 10.9 mph) on the surface and 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) underwater. Their operational range was about 2,400 nautical miles (4,400 km; 2,800 mi) at a cruising speed of 9 knots (17 km/h; 10 mph), and when submerged, they could cover around 60 nautical miles (110 km; 69 mi) at 5 knots (9.3 km/h; 5.8 mph).
Armament consisted of six 18-inch (45 cm) torpedo tubes positioned at the bow, with an additional six torpedoes carried as reloads, totaling twelve torpedoes onboard. For target detection and engagement beneath the surface, they were fitted with a bow-mounted hydrophone array comprising five individual sensors.
Construction and service history
The keel of HMS R10 was laid on 7 December 1917 by Armstrong Whitworth. She was subsequently launched on 5 October 1918 and entered into commission on 12 April 1919. Similar to the majority of the R class submarines, R10 did not participate in any combat during World War I due to her late completion. The vessel was eventually sold to Cashmore of Newport on 19 February 1929.
Notes
References
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