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THE
COLLECTION - STAR OBJECTS
Model
of HMS Storm
S-class submarine, commissioned
1943 Model made by Lt Col Bowers
The Royal Navy S class
submarine was numerically the biggest class ever built in Britain
in its time. First ordered in 1929 they were still in production
in 1944. They were equally suitable for either coastal operations
in confined areas or ocean patrols. S class submarines were active
in every theatre of war with great success. A total of 62 boats
were built, of which 18 were sunk during the war.
HMS
Storm was the first submarine in British history to be commanded
by an officer of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve - Lieutenant Commander
Edward P Young DSO DSC* RNVR.
HMS Storm took part in
surface actions against enemy shipping in the East Indies for which
Young earned a second Distinguished Service Cross. Young won his
Distinguished Service Order for a series of eventful patrols. His
medals are on display in the museum.
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