September 29th - On This Date - RN Submarine Service

1909                HMS C32 launched

1911                Depot Ship HMS Alecto launched

1917                Submarine HMS L71 laid down

1915                HMS C29 and the trawler Ariadne were carrying out anti U-boat duties off the Outer Dowsing Light Vessel off the Humber in the North Sea. The submarine was under tow and in telephone contact with the trawler when a mine exploded. The loss of C29 brought an end to trawler/submarine operations.

1943                HMS Unsparing sinks a Greek sailing vessel with gunfire off Kythira Island, Greece.

1993                HMS Victorious launched