HMS Thames

HMS Thames was a Royal Navy submarine of the River class. She was built by Vickers Armstrong, Barrow-in-Furness and launched on 27 June 1932. During her service in the Second World War, she was lost with all hands in the North Sea in August 1940.

Design and Construction

The HMS Thames was a submarine of the River class, a class of submarines designed and built by Vickers Armstrong in Barrow-in-Furness. The River class was designed to operate in the far-flung corners of the British Empire and was equipped with a high endurance and a large radius of action. The HMS Thames was launched on 27 June 1932.

Service History

The HMS Thames had a distinguished service history. She was commissioned into the Royal Navy and served in various capacities. During the Second World War, she was deployed in the North Sea. However, in August 1940, she was lost with all hands. The exact circumstances of her loss remain unknown.

Legacy

The HMS Thames is remembered as a symbol of the Royal Navy's commitment to maintaining the security of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. Her loss is a reminder of the dangers faced by submariners during the war.

See Also

• List of submarines of the Second World War
• List of shipwrecks in August 1940

References

• Royal Navy Submarine Service
• Vickers Armstrong
• River class submarine