Vessel Profile

A-5 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This submarine (adder-class) was built in 1903 by Union Iron Works in San Francisco, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1922 this vessel was sunk as a target.

Owners & Masters

In 1903-1922 she was owned by the United States Navy.

Armament

one 18" torpedo tube, 5 torpedoes

References

www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 11/02/2023)

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