A photograph of E class submarines at Harwich, taken March 1918. The photograph shows HMS E41 leaving on patrol, probably taken from HMS E34. HMS E29's bows are just visible on the left. E class submarines were a vastly improved version of the D class. They were designed as formidable fighting machines and were capable of world wide operations. In an attempt to obtain increased power, the E class boats were fitted with larger engines, which then required a larger hull to accommodate them. The engines only offered a small improvement in performance, but the larger hull allowed an increase in fuel and weapons. The submarines were armed with five 18" torpedo tubes, as well as a deck gun.
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