H.M.S. A 4 (1903)
H.M.S. A 4 was one of thirteen "A" class submarines built for the Royal Navy at the turn of the century.
Service
On 16 October 1905, A 4 under the command of Martin E. Nasmith suffered a loss of trim while exercising in Stokes Bay, likely caused by a shifting of weight. Though no one was injured, the sub went down by the stern and grounded at Southsea beach, her batteries flooded and the crew evacuated with the help of tugs. Chlorine gas was created, and a small explosion occurred. The submarine was towed back but the tow parted and the submarine sank without human casualty between Hamilton's Bank and the Spit.[4]
In April, 1911, A 4 was one of the four "A" class and one "D" class boats comprising the Portsmouth Submarine Flotilla.[5]
Captains
Dates of appointment are provided when known.
- Lieutenant & Commander Robert R. Cooke, 3 March, 1904[6] – 15 March, 1905
- Lieutenant & Commander Charles J. C. Little, c. 1904[7]
- Lieutenant in Command Martin E. Nasmith, 1 July, 1905[8][9] – 16 October, 1905[10] (submarine sank under his command)
- Lieutenant Kenneth J. Duff-Dunbar, 1 November, 1909[11][12] – 1 August, 1910[13]
- Lieutenant Ernald G. H. Master, 1 August, 1910[14][15] – 11 January, 1911[16]
- Lieutenant & Commander Gordon E. E. Gray, 11 January, 1911[17][18] – 25 July, 1911[19]
- Lieutenant & Commander Geoffrey S. White, 25 July, 1911 – 30 November, 1911
- Lieutenant in Command Frank T. Ormand, 30 November, 1911[20][21] – 2 February, 1912 (died in command of A 3)
- Lieutenant & Commander Charles W. Craven, 3 February, 1912 – 1 July, 1912 (and for instructional duties)
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921. p. 86.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921. p. 86.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921. p. 86.
- ↑ "Accident to a Submarine." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Oct 17, 1905; pg. 11; Issue 37840.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 270b.
- ↑ Barrow Submariners Association - The Perishers
- ↑ "The Submarine Disaster." The Times (London, England), 24 Feb. 1905, p. 12.
- ↑ Wikipedia.
- ↑ Dunbar-Nasmith Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/178. f. 583.
- ↑ Hepper. British Warship Losses in the Ironclad Era: 1860-1919. p. 18.
- ↑ Duff-Dunbar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/190. f. 269.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1910). p. 344.
- ↑ Duff-Dunbar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/190. f. 269.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), 5 Aug. 1910, p. 7.
- ↑ Master Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/316. f. ?.
- ↑ Master Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/316. f. ?.
- ↑ The Monthly Navy List. (March, 1911). p. 344.
- ↑ Gray Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/146. f. 149.
- ↑ Gray Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/146. f. 149.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), 1 Dec. 1911, p. 15.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1912). p. 280.
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