Italian submarine Narvalo (1930)
| Company type | Submarine |
|---|---|
| Industry | Naval warfare |
| Founded | 17 October 1928 |
| Defunct | January 1943 |
| Fate | Sunk by British naval vessels and aircraft |
| Headquarters | Monfalcone , Italy |
| Products | Squalo-class submarine |
Narvalo was among four submarines of the Error: {{sclass}} missing required parameter: ship type (help) class constructed for the Template:Lang-it during the late 1920s. This vessel participated in World War II operations and was ultimately sunk in January 1943 by British naval vessels and aircraft.
Design and description
The Squalo class represented a near replication of the earlier Error: {{sclass}} missing required parameter: class name (help) class submarines. They had a surfaced displacement of approximately [convert: needs a number], increasing to around [convert: needs a number] when submerged. The hull measured [convert: needs a number] in length, with a beam spanning [convert: needs a number], and a draft depth of about [convert: needs a number]. Their operational diving capability reached depths near [convert: needs a number]. The crew complement consisted of 53 officers and enlisted sailors.
For propulsion while surfaced, these submarines employed two diesel engines, each delivering roughly [convert: needs a number], powering individual propeller shafts. When submerged, propulsion shifted to two electric motors rated at about [convert: needs a number] each. Maximum speeds attained were approximately [convert: needs a number] on the surface and [convert: needs a number] underwater. Their surfaced cruising range extended up to roughly [convert: needs a number] at a steady speed of [convert: needs a number], whereas submerged endurance was limited to about [convert: needs a number] at a slow pace of around [convert: needs a number].
Armament included eight internal torpedo tubes with equal distribution at bow and stern, capable of carrying a total of twelve torpedoes. Surface combat capabilities were provided by a single deck gun measuring [convert: needs a number], complemented by two single-mounted machine guns of caliber approximately [convert: needs a number], serving as anti-aircraft defense weapons.
Construction and service history
The submarine Narvalo, taking its name from the narwhal, was constructed beginning on 17 October 1928 at the Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico (CRDA) shipyard located in Monfalcone. Its official launching ceremony occurred on 15 March 1930, with completion finalized on 6 December.
See also
Italian submarines of World War II
References
Bibliography
- Bagnasco, Erminio. Submarines of World War Two. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, 1977. ISBN 0-87021-962-6.
- Brescia, Maurizio. Mussolini's Navy: A Reference Guide to the Regina Marina 1930–45. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, 2012. ISBN 978-1-59114-544-8.
- Chesneau, Roger (ed.). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1922–1946. Greenwich, UK: Conway Maritime Press, 1980. ISBN 0-85177-146-7.
- Fraccaroli, Aldo. Italian Warships of World War II. Shepperton, UK: Ian Allan, 1968. ISBN 0-7110-0002-6.
- Rohwer, Jürgen. Chronology of the War at Sea 1939–1945: The Naval History of World War Two. Third Revised Edition. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, 2005. ISBN 1-59114-119-2.
External links
- Narvalo (1930) – Official page on the Marina Militare website
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