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I can name two further submarine disasters, P58 HMS Untamed and P64 HMS Vandal, both U class craft just 58 metres long with a beam of 4.90 metres and....
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by Published on 25th March 2021 12:20 AM
With kind thanks to the Following Person
Capt. Rob Cobban Master Mariner
And thanks to JS for sending it in for Submission.
Sling your...
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