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Mystery Submarines

The boat or boats in the photos shown below are not readily identifiable. If you can shed any light on the identity, class or location of this vessel please contact the web master at:

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This is a Mystery Class submarine. There is not enough information to come to a positive conclusion as to the class identity.
It could be an "H" or "K" class. There is a suspicion it could also be an "O" class submarine. Any ideas are welcome.

Photo From The Private Collection of Ric Hedman

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A snapshot photo of the Torpedo Room on what might be an "S" class sub circa 1920. Any better guesses?

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A snapshot photo of the Control Room showing the Air Manifold and Periscope on what might be an "S" class sub circa 1920. Any better guesses?

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A snapshot photo of the Eletrical Control Board showing all the open knife switches on what might be an "S" class sub circa 1920. Any better guesses?

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A snapshot photo of the Engine Room showing what I am guessing is the Starboard NELSECO diesel engine. View is assumed to be looking Forward on what might be an "S" class sub circa 1920. Any better guesses?

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A snapshot photo of the Crews Berthing Area in the Forward Battery the view is assumed to be looking Forward on what might be an "S" class sub circa 1920. Any better guesses?

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