LOSS HMS/s L10

[submarine]

Hi All

About a year ago some members were looking for a photo of Sumarine L10, I have discovered a photo

of sorts in "British Submarines of World War One" ,by Paul Kemp published by Warships Fotofax.

L10 is diving during trials in June 1918.Which were intended to show visibility or otherwise at various

depths of a dived Submarine . The photo is dark and shows the outline of her hull with the Tower and

Gun awash. I have been looking for a photo to go with my research into PO Samuel Hutchings who

was lost with L10 on 4th October 1918 .

Colin

[Krithia]

This is the only photo I have manged to find of L10, not sure if it is the same you were referring to, but hope it helps.

On the morning of 3rd October 1918 H.M. Submarine L.10 was in the vicinity of a German convoy, which had, the previous night, been attacked by British Destroyers. That afternoon a number of German ships were spotted searching the area for survivors and L.10 signalled her intention of attacking the German squadron, which consisted of two Destroyers, S33 and S34, and two torpedo boats heading from Zeebrugge to Germany. S34 struck a mine with the result that the other ships were forced to ignore the danger of further mines to rescue the sinking destroyer’s crew. A dual began when L.10 moved in for the kill and fired a torpedo at S33. S33 was immediately hit suffering severe damaged. Initial German thoughts of another mine were dispelled when L.10’s conning tower broached the surface. The damaged S33 managed to bring her guns to bear and through persistent shelling sunk the submarine. S33 sunk a little later at 11.43 hrs, as a result of L.10’s torpedo, with the loss of five men.

I did some research into Able Seaman William Maynard, RN who was also killed when this L10 was sunk.

regards, Steve

[historydavid]

Colin, this is your man:

HUTCHINGS, SAMUEL J., P.O., J 6140 (Dev), L 10, 04-Oct-18, SHIP LOSS.

Best wishes

David

[sadsac]

Colin, follows details re Hutchings ;

HUTCHINGS SAMUEL JAMES PO D/J 6140 NE RN SM L.10

04.10.18 Z 25 170893 C F PLYMOUTH 26 PLYMOUTH 6 - 392

Son of S.J. Hutchings of Heath Hills, Folly Gate, Inwardleigh, Okehampton ; husband of

Elizabeth Halstead (formerly Hutchings), of Frankland Farm, Sampford Courtney, North Tawton, Devon.

Killed in action with T.B.D. in North Sea. HMS MAIDSTONE.

ADM 188 / 659. AG 1396 / 18. P.o.B ; Exeter, Devon. Occ ; Butchers Boy.

Regards Sadsac

[sadsac]

Colin, more on Hutchings ;

HUTCHINGS SAMUEL JAMES PO TGM D/J 6140

NE RN 170893 020213

TC 130202 DOLPHIN

131206 PACTOLUS

LTO 150814 VERNON

K10 151010 DOLPHIN

171122 DOLPHIN

TGM 171201 VERNON

ADDL 180219 AMBROSE

L10 180419 DOLPHIN

L10 180701 MAIDSTONE

DD L10 061018

SENIOR IN RATING 171115 LS 010417 PO C S EXPIRES 170823

AGE 25 PLYMOUTH 26 - 6 - 392

Sadsac

[sadsac]

Krithia, would you also like / have you got re Maynard ???

Sadsac

[Krithia]

Krithia, would you also like / have you got re Maynard ???

Sadsac

Yes please. I have a bit, but any information would be gratefully received.

thanks.

[sadsac]

Krithia, follows Maynard info / Record Card, Submarine Service only -

have RN Service if you wish, ADM 188 / 369 ;

MAYNARD WILLIAM AB C/ 211470 NE RFR 131284 091114

SC 161124 DOLPHIN

K1 170115 PORTSMOUTH DOCKYARD

K1 170501 FEARLESS

SC 171122 DOLPHIN

L10 180514 PEMBROKE DOCK

L10 180701 MAIDSTONE

DD L10 061018

SENIOR IN RATING 270903 C S EXPIRES RFR

AGE 34 CHATHAM 28 - 5 - 471

Son of Samuel and Katherine Maynard, of London ; husband of Bessie Maynard,

of 4 Windsor St., Harrow Rd., Paddington, London. Killed in action with T.B.D. in North Sea.

RFR/CH/B/8156. Chatham Memorial is open 0830 - 1700.

For entry Telephone Guard Room at Brompton Barracks, 01634 - 822442.

ADM 188 / 369. AG 1396 / 18. P.o.B ; Paddington, London. Occ ; Errand Boy.

Regards Sadsac

[submarine]

Dear all

I have tried to post the photo L10 i have, but it looks more like a white feather on black hat than a Submarine diving.

Thank you all for your help ,and Steve your photo is great thank you . I thought i had carried quite

a lot of research on Hutchings but it would now seem i still have far to go.

Many Thanks

Colin