Major General James G. Blunt

The O 2-class submarine consisted of four submarines built by Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde in Flushing for the Royal Netherlands Navy. Used for patrols in the Dutch home waters. The class comprised O 2, O 3, O 4 and O 5. Its diving depth was 25 metres (80 ft); during trials with no crew on board a depth of 40 metres (130 ft) was reached.

Construction

Name Laid down Launched Commissioned Decommissioned
O 2 11 October 1909 30 Januari 1911 1 December 1911 1930
O 3 31 December 1910 30 July 1912 11 February 1913 1932
O 4 15 June 1912 5 August 1913 17 June 1914 1935
O 5 15 June 1912 2 October 1913 20 August 1914 1935

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Bibliography

  • Jalhay, P.C.; Wijn, J.J.A. (1997). Ik nader ongezien! De onderzeeboten van de Koninklijke Marine. Amsterdam: De Bataafsche Leeuw. ISBN 9067074624.

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