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L 9

Built By: Denny (Leven)
Build Group: L2
Fate: Sank during typhoon 18th August 1923 in Hong Kong harbour, no losses. She was raised and refitted and put into service for another four years.

She was sold for scrap in June 1927, the first L class boat to be sold.
In August 1923, L9 foundered in Hong Kong harbour in a typhoon and was later salvaged
In August 1923, L9 foundered in Hong Kong harbour in a typhoon and was later salvaged

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1923 - Reserve Flotilla. Hong Kong.

Roll of Honour
1
Died: 12-07-1918
Francis, Leslie Cyril Kendall 
Lieutenant Died: 12-07-1918
Accidentally drowned

Events

 01-10-1916   Laid Down
 29-01-1918   Launched
 27-05-1918   Completed
 18-08-1932   Foundered in Hong Kong harbour during a typhoon

HMS L9 broke adrift from a buoy in Hong Kong during a typhoon. The submarine struck a merchant ship and damaged a dockyard wall before foundering. She was later salvaged.
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