HMS Otway
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HMS Otway

1926 Odin-class submarine


Country
Australia
Commissioning Date
June 15, 1927
Manufacturer
Vickers-Armstrongs
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
submarine, Odin-class submarine
Decommissioning Date
May 10, 1930
Aliases
Otway submarine and HMAS Otway

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HMS Otway was a Royal Navy submarine that served during World War II. The vessel was a member of the Odin-class submarines and operated in the Mediterranean Sea and the North Sea. Commissioned in 1927, the submarine was involved in various operations, including patrols and missions during the conflict. HMS Otway had a displacement of around 2,000 tons when submerged and was equipped with torpedo tubes and deck guns for offensive capabilities. The submarine had a crew of approximately 60 officers and sailors. HMS Otway was stationed in Malta and participated in a number of successful wartime missions, including the sinking of enemy vessels. The submarine also played a role in supporting operations in North Africa. HMS Otway was eventually decommissioned in 1945 and scrapped in 1946. Its service history and contributions during World War II reflect the important role submarines played in naval warfare during the conflict.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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