HMS Artemis (P449)
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HMS Artemis (P449) was an Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities". of the Royal Navy, built by Scotts Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. of Greenock and launched 28 August 1946.[1] The submarine sank while refueling in 1971, was raised and sold for breaking up in 1972.
Design
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Service history
In September 1952 Artemis deployed to Canada a second time for anti-submarine training with the Royal Canadian Navy. Artemis replaced the damaged Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities"., which had developed issues while training with vessels of the Royal Canadian Navy off Bermuda.[4] In 1953 she took part in the Fleet Review to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.[5]
On 1 July 1971 Artemis sank in Script error: No such module "convert". of water while moored at the shore establishment HMS Dolphin at Gosport during refuelling. The sub dipped by the stern (she was being prepared for fuelling using the aft externals) which filled and the sub sank.[6] All aboard escaped, with decisive action by four crew members resulting in bravery awards.[7] She was raised on 6 July and decommissioned, sold to be broken up for scrap on 12 December 1971.[1]
References
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- ↑ Souvenir Programme, Coronation Review of the Fleet, Spithead, 15th June 1953, HMSO, Gale and Polden
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Publications
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External links
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