{"product_id":"hms-torbay-n79-ww2-submarine","title":"HMS Torbay (N79) WW2 Submarine","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA lovely collection of one crewman's memories of his time on HMS Torbay, after the war he did talks to groups and told them about his wartime service on a submarine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eCollection of photos including one with the late Prince Philip and photos of HMS Torbay and it's officers and crew.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eCloth and printed uniform badges\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eRoyal Navy buttons\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBritish legion buttonhole badge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnchor sweetheart badge \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eNavy pin badge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTorpedo cutout diagram \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eVarious photos of Lieutenant Commander Anthony Miers V.C. throughout his service\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most famous Royal Navy submarine connected to this name during the Second World War was HMS Torbay (N79), a highly successful T-class submarine. Launched in 1940, she primarily operated in the Mediterranean Sea, where her daring patrols and aggressive tactics resulted in sinking 17 Axis merchant ships and 5 warships.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Corfu Harbor Raid: In 1942, under the command of Lieutenant Commander Anthony Miers, \u003ci\u003eHMS Torbay\u003c\/i\u003e boldly penetrated the heavily defended Axis anchorage at Corfu, fired torpedoes at two large transports, and escaped a massive depth-charge barrage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Victoria Cross: For his extraordinary leadership and bravery during the Corfu operation, Miers was awarded the Victoria Cross.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost-War Fate: Surviving the war, she was ultimately decommissioned and sold for demolition at Briton Ferry, Wales, in 1946. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTorbay attacked and sank the following ships:-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve Greek sailing vessels, including Sofia and P III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian sailing vessels Gesu E Maria, Pozzalo, Columbo, Gesu Giuseppe E Maria and Gesu Crocifisso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian merchants Citta di Tripoli, Ischia, Maddalena G. and Lido\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven German sailing vessels, including L XIV, L I, L XII, L V and L VI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian submarine Jantina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sailing vessel Evangelista\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe German army cargo ship Bellona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian auxiliary patrol vessels R 113 \/ Avanguardista, V 90\/San Girolamo and V 276 \/ Baicin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe German auxiliary submarine chaser 13 V 2 \/ Delpa II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Danish merchant Grete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe French merchant Lillios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian fishing vessel Madonna di Porto Salvo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo unknown sailing vessels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small Italian merchants Versilia and Tarquinia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Greek fishing vessel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe German troopship Kari (the former French Ste. Colette, in turn the former Norwegian Kari)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA German floating dock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe German troop transport Palma (the former Italian Polcevera)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spanish merchant Juan de Astigarraga and the French merchant Oasis (Both ships were under German control)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian ship Aderno (the former British Ardeola)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTorbay also damaged the following ships:-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vichy French tanker Alberta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian oiler Strombo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe German merchant Norburg. The damaged ship settled on the bottom of Iraklion harbour but was later salvaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian destroyer Aviere. Aviere was already grounded after being damaged on 19 November 1941 by the Polish submarine ORP Sokół.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian auxiliary minesweeper Monte Argentario\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian merchant (in German service) Sebastiano Veniero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian merchant (in German service) Trapani. Trapani was further damaged that night by the British escort destroyer HMS Hursley and the Greek escort destroyer Miaoulis. The wreck of Trapani was finally destroyed off Kalymnos, Greece the following night by the British destroyers HMS Penn and HMS Jervis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you require any more information please feel free to contact me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE U.K. Delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact me for international shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antiques Medals Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57076177862921,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5992\/3465\/files\/1000025252.jpg?v=1779383891","url":"https:\/\/antiquesmedalsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/hms-torbay-n79-ww2-submarine","provider":"Antiques Medals Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}