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ALFA midget submarines (1913)
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Alfa 1913
Ships
| Names | Builders | Completed | Losses | Transfers | Discarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alfa Beta |
R. Arsenale di Venezia: Alfa, Beta |
1913: Alfa, Beta |
None |
None |
1916: Alfa, Beta |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement normal, t | |
| Length, m | 6.00 |
| Breadth, m | |
| Draught, m | 0.76 |
| No of shafts | 1 |
| Machinery | 1 electric motor |
| Power, h. p. | |
| Max speed, kts | 8 / |
| Fuel, t | battery only |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | |
| Armament | |
| Complement | 1 |
| Diving depth operational, m |
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Alfa 1913
Project history
These two boats, of submarine or semi-submarine type, were built in secret in Venice N Yd with the task of surveillance and defence of the harbour entrance. They were not entered in the Naval List, not having passed armament trials.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
