Submarine histories. Royal Navy Tempest (T) class submarines in website dedicated to the history of P311, HMS Tempest, HMS Thorn, HMS Thrasher, HMS Traveller, HMS Trooper, HMS Taurus, HMS Tantivy, HMS Trespasser, HMS Templar, HMS Truculent, HMS Trusty, HMS Turbulent, HMS Tactician, HMS Tally-Ho and HMS Tantalus from their launch to their participation in major wars also notice board for families of ex-crew of T Class submarines.

Stoker 1st Class Dennis McCarthy of HMS Thorn.

This picture of Dennis McCarthy Stoker 1st Class (my gt uncle) was taken athis wedding 2 weeks before his death aboard the submarine HMS Thorn which was lost in August 1942.

HMS Trooper, July 1943.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP2376

HMS Tactician, September 1947.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP2378

HMS Taurus.  

HMS Trespasser, May 1947.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP2379

HMS Truculent was sunk off the Nore on the 11th January 1950 in a collision with the Swedish tanker SS Divina while returning from trials with 64 crew and 15 dockyard workers.  She is shown being raised on 14th March 1950, to be beached off Sheerness.

HMS Tantivy (P319) pictured in July 1943.

Naval Historians, Crew & Family Noticeboard

Tempest Class submarines, Message Board for naval enthusiasts, crew & descendents of Tempest Class Submarines. This website is not part of any governmental body or official websites of Tempest Class Submarines.

Photographs and information on historical events about these submarines requested for this new website. If you have any information you would like to send us including photographs of crew members serving on any of these submarines and also photographs of the ship please USE OUR MESSAGE FORM 

MESSAGES

HMS THRASHER....

GEORGE DAVISON...   My late father (Petty Officer George Davison, he passed away in late 1980's) served on HMS Thrasher, I would dearly like to know if anyone has any photos of George, or any information about his time on the ship. I have most of the war diaries from Thrashers missions in the Med, Crete, Salonika etc. I have a couple of photos but not great ones. I can post if required,  Kind regards      Jon Davison   photofly@iinet.net.au

HMS TRESPASSER.. If anyone has any photos or blueprints of HMS Trespasser during the war please contact Ian at ianglowman@yahoo.com 

HMS TROOPER.. LT L A S 'ALEC' GRANT.. I should be very grateful for any information about HMS Trooper, especially if there are still any crew-members around who might remember my half-brother Lt L Grant, whom I never knew. Contact David Grant at dgrant@standsure.freeserve.co.uk 

HMS TURBULENT:

GEORGE

HMS TRAVELLER

WILFRED HARRY HOOTON... Unfortunately very little was known by members of my family about what really happened to my Uncle, the only thing that was said was that he was not originally meant to be part of the crew but swapped places with a friend who wanted some leave. After some research I have now found where H.M.S Traveller was sunk and how ( probably mined ? ) But one thing is bothering me, from my readings I understand that the British planned to attack Italian battle ships in Taranto harbour but before any assault could be made a reconnaissance mission was ordered as very little information was known about the area. What was known was that the harbour was very heavily mined. Now here I hope you may be able to help, what I can't understand is that knowing the dangers why was such a large submarine sent into what can only be described as a suicide mission and would the crew have known about the extreme risks if so would they have been asked to volunteered ? Also I understand that the ships supposedly meant to be in the Harbour were not there anyway ? If anyone has any information please contact me at roy.hedley@virgin.net 

HMS TEMPEST:

I would like to contact anyone who has information about the crew of HMS Tempest and would dearly love a photo of the crew or a contact name and address. I would like to preserve the information received so that it does not die. Contact me at dave@hansonclan.co.uk 

ERIC CAMPBELL.. My Great Uncle served on HMS Tempest as TGM and was one of the few crew members who laid the charges to blow her up when they were captured in 1942. If anyone knew him or has information or photos of HMS Tempest please contact Dave Hansen at dave2@hansonclan.co.uk 

Working Up by Robert Barbour.

T class submarine HMS Thorn surfaces during the work up exercises off the west coast of Scotland in late 1941. Taking part is an escort sloop of the Black Swan class and a Sunderland from 201 Squadron, RAF Coastal Command.

Signed limited edition of 1250 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £30.00

Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £90.00

Original watercolourpainting by Robert Barbour. Size 22.5 inches x 16 inches (57cm x 41cm). Price £650.00