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G 5 (I A7)

Built By: Chatham Dockyard (Medway)
Build Group: G
Fate: Sold 25th October 1922

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Commanders
1916: Lieutenant Commander   Fitzroy H D Byron
1917: Lieutenant   N W Dixon
1918: Lieutenant   Douglas Ramsden Attwood (RNR) DSC
1918: Lieutenant   L V Donne DSC

11th Flotilla. Blyth.

Carried out first war patrol in April of 1916.

In July of 1916 rescued 29 survivors from three trawlers sunk by a U-boat.

September 1916 - Poulson Arc 3Kw W/T Transmitter fitted.

Carried out thirty-nine war patrols between 5th April 1916 and 4th November 1918.

Roll of Honour
2
 
Philpotts, Edwin J  269254
Died: 20th Aug, 1915.
Chief Engine Room Artificer
Taken ill and died
 
Attwood, Douglas Ramsden 
Died: 24th Nov, 1918.
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer.
Suddenly taken ill and died of influenza/pneumonia

Events

 12-10-1914   Laid Down
 17-01-1916   Completed
 23-11-1916   Launched
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