RNSM X24 Midget Submarine
Condition survey for Heritage Lottery Fund bid. Main contractor responsible for the practical conservation contract.
X24 was built by Marshalls of Gainsborough in 1943. She had a surface endurance of 1860 nautical miles at 4.5 knots and a submerged range of 82 nautical miles at 2 knots. The submarine took part in WW2 operations "Guidance" and "Heckle".
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X24 was moved and placed in a temporary workshop to carry out the conservation work |
View of the stern section showing the main engine |
Mid section being craned into the new display site before the gallery structure was built |
On display in the gallery in the new John Fieldhouse Building |
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View of the bow section showing new running rigging |
ICR was comissioned to make many replica components to establish an accurate working silouette |
View of super structure rigging |
Side view of the submarine before the gallery fit-out |
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View of the replicated side cargo and running gear |
