https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9447

no.739

HMS Vulcan Submarine Depot Ship/Torpedo Boat Carrier Built 1890

5-May-1909

Submarine depot ship leaving Barrow. HMS Vulcan was in Barrow 8 Mar to 5 May 1909. Her divers assisted in the Vanguard gangway disaster. She sailed in company with submarines C22, C23, C24.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9447

no.739

HMS Vulcan Submarine Depot Ship/Torpedo Boat Carrier Built 1890

5-May-1909

Submarine depot ship leaving Barrow. HMS Vulcan was in Barrow 8 Mar to 5 May 1909. Her divers assisted in the Vanguard gangway disaster. She sailed in company with submarines C22, C23, C24.

Location: Walney Channel, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/7230
Sankey Number: 739

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