28th Apr, 2010 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)

 
  Lot 18
 

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[M] CHINESE SCHOOL (C.1919)<br/>H.M. Submarine...

CHINESE SCHOOL (C.1919)
H.M. Submarine L.15
inscribed as title and further inscribed and dated 'China Station 1919' (centre)
15 x 20in. (38 x 51cm.)

The submarine L.15 was one of the twenty-seven 'L' class boats completed before the end of the Great War, numerous others being cancelled or never ordered due to the Armistice. All were basically identical, displacing 895 tons on the surface (1,075 submerged), and measured 238½ feet in length with a 23½ foot beam. Armed with a single 4in. gun and twin torpedo tubes at bow and stern, L.15 was built at Fairfield's, Govan, and launched on 16th January 1918. After less than one year's active service, she was scrapped in 1932.

Sold for £496
Estimated at £400 - £600

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Fine overall condition.

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CHINESE SCHOOL (C.1919)
H.M. Submarine L.15
inscribed as title and further inscribed and dated 'China Station 1919' (centre)
15 x 20in. (38 x 51cm.)

The submarine L.15 was one of the twenty-seven 'L' class boats completed before the end of the Great War, numerous others being cancelled or never ordered due to the Armistice. All were basically identical, displacing 895 tons on the surface (1,075 submerged), and measured 238½ feet in length with a 23½ foot beam. Armed with a single 4in. gun and twin torpedo tubes at bow and stern, L.15 was built at Fairfield's, Govan, and launched on 16th January 1918. After less than one year's active service, she was scrapped in 1932.

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