Many of you will remember the once iconic Submarines at the Harry Pounds Scrapyard on the way in to Portsmouth. We even featured a few photos by Robin Hinson back in 2010.
Although I never got to explore the sub aquatic giants myself I was lucky enough to find this little gem a few weeks ago. Although I can’t remember where, so sorry if I nabbed it and forgot to mention you.
Watch the video for a unique view of these “Uk, Admiralty Standard Range Diesels 16 Cylinder V mechanical supercharged monsters!”
Ric
9 November
Wow, I’ve been looking for more about these subs for ages! They’ve inspired much of my work. Thanks for posting.
Paul Gonella
9 November
The architect of the new swimming pool said they inspired him with the design, if I remember right.
I’m sure I was told recently that he also wanted to cut a slice out of one of them and use it as a piece of art in a building courtyard but it was too cost prohibitive.
Finally, I once wrote a (bad) short story about the subs, it was a love letter from one to the other. Sadly (or probably for the best) I don’t think I have it anymore.
Paul Barnett
8 June
I always found the site most facinating and more latterly wondered what became of them. Thank you for posting
Andy
4 October
I went on these submarines to look at the periscope in situ before one of them was purchased. It now lives in a tower, you can sit in the basement in the chair and look out over the town.