Vessel Profile

R-15 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This submarine was built in 1918 by Union Iron Works in San Francisco, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1946 this vessel was broken up by Macey O. Scott, Miami, FL USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1918-1945 she was owned by the United States Navy.

Armament

four 21" torpedo tubes forward, 8 torpedoes, one 3"/50 deck gun

References

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

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