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| ⚫ | '''HMS ''Anchorite'' (P422)''', was an [[Amphion class submarine|''Amphion''-class]] [[submarine]] of the [[Royal Navy]], built by [[Vickers Armstrong]] and launched 22 January 1946.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3621.html|title=''Anchorite''|publisher=Uboat.net|accessdate=20 August 2015}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | During build and before launch the names of ''Anchorite'' and [[HMS Amphion (P439)|HMS ''Amphion'']] were switched. In 1953 she took part in the [[Fleet Review]] to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.<ref>Souvenir Programme, ''Coronation Review of the Fleet, Spithead, 15 June 1953'', HMSO, Gale and Polden</ref> In 1960 ''Anchorite'' hit an uncharted rock in the [[Hauraki Gulf]] off [[Auckland]], New Zealand. The rock is now known as Anchorite Rock on the nautical charts of the area at depth, 16 m, {{coord|36|26|S|175|8|E|}}. Anchorite was, in 1960, the 1st RN submarine to visit Tonga since the Second World War.{{cn|date=August 2015}} |
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==Design== |
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| ⚫ | During build and before launch the names of ''Anchorite'' and [[HMS Amphion (P439)|HMS ''Amphion'']] were switched. |
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Like all [[Amphion-class submarine]]s, ''Anchorite'' had a displacement of {{convert|1360|t|ST}} when at the surface and {{convert|1590|t|ST}} while submerged. It had a total length of {{convert|293|ft|6|in}}, a beam length of {{convert|22|ft|4|in}}, and a draught length of {{convert|18|ft|1|in}}. The submarine was powered by two Admiralty ML eight-cylinder diesel engines generating a power of {{convert|2150|hp}} each. It also contained four electric motors each producing {{convert|625|hp}} that drove two shafts.<ref name="Akermann2002">{{cite book|author=Paul Akermann|title=Encyclopedia of British Submarines 1901-1955|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=boO7WGL21EQC&pg=PA428|date=1 November 2002|publisher=Periscope Publishing Ltd.|isbn=978-1-904381-05-1|page=422}}</ref> It could carry a maximum of {{convert|219|t|ST}} of diesel, although it usually carried between {{convert|159|and|165|t|ST}}.<ref name="Akermann2002"/> |
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The submarine had a maximum surface speed of {{convert|18.5|kn|km/h mph}} and a submerged speed of {{convert|8|kn|km/h mph}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldnavalships.com/acheron_class.htm|title=Acheron class|publisher=World Naval Ships, Cranston Fine Arts|accessdate=20 August 2015}}</ref> When submerged, it could operate at {{convert|3|kn|km/h mph}} for {{convert|90|nmi|km mi}} or at {{convert|8|kn|km/h mph}} for {{convert|16|nmi|km mi}}. When surfaced, it was able to travel {{convert|15200|nmi|km mi}} at {{convert|10|kn|km/h mph}} or {{convert|10500|nmi|km mi}} at {{convert|11|kn|km/h mph}}.<ref name="Akermann2002"/> ''Anchorite'' was fitted with ten {{convert|21|in|mm}} [[torpedo tube]]s, one [[QF 4 inch naval gun Mk XXIII]], one [[Oerlikon 20 mm cannon]], and a [[.303 British]] [[Vickers machine gun]]. Its torpedo tubes were fitted to the [[Bow (ship)|bow]] and stern, and it could carry twenty torpedoes. Its [[Ship's company|complement]] was sixty-one crew members.<ref name="Akermann2002"/> |
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In 1960 ''Anchorite'' hit an uncharted rock in the [[Hauraki Gulf]] off [[Auckland]], New Zealand. The rock is now known as Anchorite Rock on the nautical charts of the area at depth, 16 m, {{coord|36|26|S|175|8|E|}}. |
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Anchorite was, in 1960, the 1st RN submarine to visit Tonga since the Second World War. |
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| History | |
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| Ordered | Very late in World War II |
| Builder | Vickers Armstrong, Barrow-in-Furness |
| Launched | 22 January 1946 |
| Commissioned | 18 November 1947 |
| Fate | Sold to be broken up for scrap on 28 July 1970. Scrapped at Troon, Scotland in August 1970. |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 1,360/1,590 tons (surface/submerged) |
| Length | 293 ft 6 in (89.46 m) |
| Beam | 22 ft 4 in (6.81 m) |
| Draught | 18 ft 1 in (5.51 m) |
| Propulsion | 2 × 2,150 hp (1,603 kW) Admiralty ML 8-cylinder diesel engine, 2 × 625 hp (466 kW) electric motors for submergence driving two shafts |
| Speed | 18.5/8 knots (surface/submerged) |
| Range | list error: <br /> list (help) 10,500 nautical miles (19,450 km) at 11 knots (20 km/h) surfaced 16 nautical miles (30 km) at 8 knots (15 km/h) or 90 nautical miles (170 km) at 3 knots (6 km/h) submerged |
| Test depth | 350 ft (110 m) |
| Complement | 5 officers 55 enlisted |
| Armament | list error: <br /> list (help) 6 × 21" (2 external)bow torpedo tube, 4 × 21" (2 external) stern torpedo tube, containing a total of 20 torpedoes Mines: 26 1 × 4" main deck gun, 3 × 0.303 machine gun, 1 × 20 mm AA Oerlikon 20 mm gun |
HMS Anchorite (P422), was an Amphion-class submarine of the Royal Navy, built by Vickers Armstrong and launched 22 January 1946.[1]
During build and before launch the names of Anchorite and HMS Amphion were switched. In 1953 she took part in the Fleet Review to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.[2] In 1960 Anchorite hit an uncharted rock in the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland, New Zealand. The rock is now known as Anchorite Rock on the nautical charts of the area at depth, 16 m, 36°26′S 175°8′E / 36.433°S 175.133°E. Anchorite was, in 1960, the 1st RN submarine to visit Tonga since the Second World War.[citation needed]
Design
Like all Amphion-class submarines, Anchorite had a displacement of 1,360 tonnes (1,500 short tons) when at the surface and 1,590 tonnes (1,750 short tons) while submerged. It had a total length of 293 feet 6 inches (89.46 m), a beam length of 22 feet 4 inches (6.81 m), and a draught length of 18 feet 1 inch (5.51 m). The submarine was powered by two Admiralty ML eight-cylinder diesel engines generating a power of 2,150 horsepower (1,600 kW) each. It also contained four electric motors each producing 625 horsepower (466 kW) that drove two shafts.[3] It could carry a maximum of 219 tonnes (241 short tons) of diesel, although it usually carried between 159 and 165 tonnes (175 and 182 short tons).[3]
The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 18.5 knots (34.3 km/h; 21.3 mph) and a submerged speed of 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph).[4] When submerged, it could operate at 3 knots (5.6 km/h; 3.5 mph) for 90 nautical miles (170 km; 100 mi) or at 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph) for 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). When surfaced, it was able to travel 15,200 nautical miles (28,200 km; 17,500 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) or 10,500 nautical miles (19,400 km; 12,100 mi) at 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph).[3] Anchorite was fitted with ten 21 inches (530 mm) torpedo tubes, one QF 4 inch naval gun Mk XXIII, one Oerlikon 20 mm cannon, and a .303 British Vickers machine gun. Its torpedo tubes were fitted to the bow and stern, and it could carry twenty torpedoes. Its complement was sixty-one crew members.[3]
Commanding officers
| From | To | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1953 | Lieutenant-Commander G Bourne RN |
| 1965 | 1966 | Lieutenant-Commander A F Hosie RN |
References
- ^ "Anchorite". Uboat.net. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ Souvenir Programme, Coronation Review of the Fleet, Spithead, 15 June 1953, HMSO, Gale and Polden
- ^ a b c d Paul Akermann (1 November 2002). Encyclopedia of British Submarines 1901-1955. Periscope Publishing Ltd. p. 422. ISBN 978-1-904381-05-1.
- ^ "Acheron class". World Naval Ships, Cranston Fine Arts. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
Publications
- Colledge, J. J.; Warlow, Ben (2006) [1969]. Ships of the Royal Navy: The Complete Record of all Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy (Rev. ed.). London: Chatham Publishing. ISBN 978-1-86176-281-8.