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HM Submarine A1
HM Submarine A1

A1 was the first British-designed and built submarine. Although the Solent area wreck site of A1 has been known to a lot of divers and the marks published in many a book, the site has been off limits since its designation as a protected wreck in 1998. The combination of a new wreck to visit and the sheer importance of visiting such a historic wreck generated a lot of interest from within the club. In 2006 when we had enough qualified members to carry out survey work - some are NAS trained while others hold the Marine Conservation Society's "Seasearch" survey qualifications - we were able to survey the wreck. The survey was divided into two main areas: the hull structure and the marine life found on the hull.

SSAC Diving Officer Martin Davies is the licensee and also hosts the reports on his own website, including a 3D image of the submarine.

 

A number of divers have recorded and published videos on YouTube of their visit to HMS A1 over the years. We have created a playlist on our YouTube channel showing some of them. The videos have been arranged in order of when they were recorded or published (when the recording date is not clear), with the oldest first.

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List of articles in category HM Submarine A1
Title Published Date Author Hits
HM Submarine A1 Report 2017 24 January 2018 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 5745
HM Submarine A1 Report 2016 24 January 2018 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 5702
HM Submarine A1 Report 2015 24 January 2018 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 5316
HM Submarine A1 Report 2014 24 January 2018 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 5440
HM Submarine A1 Report 2013 24 January 2018 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 5563
Submarine A1 Heritage Dive 27 February 2013 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 7200
HM Submarine A1 Report 2012 12 January 2013 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 7922
HM Submarine A1 Report 2011 31 December 2011 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 8320
HM Submarine A1 Report 2010 31 December 2010 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 8036
HM Submarine A1 Report 2009 31 December 2009 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 8453
HM Submarine A1 Report 2008 31 December 2008 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 7656
HM Submarine A1 Report 2007 31 December 2007 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 8383
HM Submarine A1 Report 2006 31 December 2006 Written by Martin Davies Hits: 7811

How To Join

We are located within Tudor Sailing Club's premises just off Portsmouth's Eastern Road. Visit the club on a Thursday evening from 2030 onwards (note:1930-2030 is set aside for training), complete some paperwork and pay the appropriate fee(s). We even have easy payment terms. If you’re already a qualified diver, remember to bring your qualification details and log book.

More

  • A Tale of Two Tugs
    • Project Plan
  • Project CATO
    • Full Report
  • No Roses on a Sailor's Grave
    • Behind the scenes interview
    • The One Show
    • Finding a Veteran's D-Day ship
  • Project Cardonnet
    • Final Report
  • Ship Rock, Selsey
    • Final Report
  • Normandy 70
    • Expedition Report
    • Expedition Diary
    • Expedition Plan
  • Mulberry 70
    • Short documentary via History Hit TV
    • Mini Docu #2
    • Mini Docu #1
    • In the News
    • Project Report
    • Project Summary
    • Some of the Dives
  • Kedge Hook LCT 427
    • Coverage of Memorial
    • Memorial Ceremony
    • Plans for Memorial Ceremoney
    • News coverage
    • Project Kedge Hook
  • Neptune Wrecks
    • Final Report
  • Tanks & Bulldozers Project
    • In the News
    • Final Report
  • HM Submarine A1
    • HMS A1 Report 2017
    • HMS A1 Report 2016
    • HMS A1 Report 2015
    • HMS A1 Report 2014
    • HMS A1 Report 2013
    • HMS A1 Heritage Dive
    • HMS A1 Report 2012
    • HMS A1 Report 2011
    • HMS A1 Report 2010
    • HMS A1 Report 2009
    • HMS A1 Report 2008
    • HMS A1 Report 2007
    • HMS A1 Report 2006

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