HMS L12

HMS L12 was a British L class submarine built by Vickers, Barrow-in-Furness. She was laid down on 22 January 1917 and was commissioned on 30 June 1918.

HMS L12 was converted into a minelayer along with HMS L11. She and HMS L11 were the only group 1 boats to be converted into minelayers.

HMS L12 collided with HMS H47 off Milford Haven, Wales on 9 July 1929. Luckily the boat resurfaced and returned to Milford Haven. Unfortunately, 3 sailors died.

HMS L12 was sold on 16 February 1932 in Newport.

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Submarines, War Beneath The Waves, From 1776 To The Present Day, by Robert Hutchinson

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