Scottish Submarine Centre

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Pay a visit to the Scottish Submarine Centre join us for our screening of Yellow Submarine under the X-51 tonight at 7pm - get you're tickets in the Tower Cinema or online at www.helensburghboxoffice.com !

Come down to the Scottish Submarine Centre to watch Yellow Submarine tonight at 5pm - get you're tickets in the Tower Cinema or online at www.helensburghboxoffice.com ! While you're here take a look at some of our Yellow Submarine merchandise.

The first Victoria Cross awarded to the Royal Navy in the First World War and the first ever to a Submariner, was to Lieutenant Holbrook .
Lieutenant Holbrook (Seniority 30th Sep 1909) joined Submarines in 1910 when, on 4th January 1910, he was appointed to HMS Mercury at Portsmouth 'for Training'. This was followed, on 11th Apr 1910, by a further appointment to HMS Mercury 'for Submarines' in Submarine Section IV which, at that time consisted of fifteen submarines of the A C...lass, B Class, C Class & D Class.
At the time of the 1911 Census, which was conducted on Sunday 2nd April 1911 Norman Holbrook – who was listed as an officer in the Navy and serving in the Submarine Depot Ship HMS Mercury - was living at home with his family in Warleigh House.
His next appointment was to HMS Bonventure 'for Submarines' on 4th Apr 1911 followed by an appointment to HMS Thames (5th and 6th Flotillas) – both of C Class boats) 'for Submarines' on 12th Jan 1912.
On 15th Oct 1912 he was re-appointed to HMS Bonventure 'for Submarines'. His first Command then followed with the appointment, on 19th Mar 1913 to HMS Dolphin 'for Submarine A13 in Command'.
An appointment to HMS Egmont at Malta 'for Submarine B11 in Command' followed on 30th Dec 1913.
Lieutenant Norman D Holbrook was awarded the Victoria Cross (London Gazette of 22nd December 1914) for his action in successfully sinking the Turkish Battleship Messudieh at the Dardanelles on 13th Dec 1914.
The King has been Graciously pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant Norman Douglas Holbrook, Royal Navy for the conspicuous act of bravery as specified below.
For most conspicuous bravery on 13th December, when in command of the Submarine B11, he entered the Dardanelles, and, notwithstanding the very difficult current, dived his vessel under five rows of mines and torpedoed the Turkish Battleship "Messudiyeh", which was guarding the minefield.
Lieutenant Holbrook succeeded in bringing the B11 safely back, although assailed by gun fire and torpedo boats, having been submerged on occasion for nine hours.
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Come down to the Scottish Submarine Centre to watch Yellow Submarine tonight at 7pm - get you're tickets in the Tower Cinema or online at www.helensburghboxoffice.com ! While you're here take a look at some of our Yellow Submarine merchandise such as these kids Yellow Submarine t-shirts.

Come along and pick up a copy of the beautifully illustrated lift the flap book, The Open Ocean by Pittau & Gervais.

Why not give the Scottish Submarine Centre a visit and view our unique exhibition? While you're here take a look at our extensive selection of souvenirs to take home with you including many books and games such as Richard McGuire's Go Fish card game.

Come along to the Scottish Submarine Centre to get yourself one of these sailor dolls, beautifully knitted by Ernest 'Gus' Britton to represent himself as a Signalman. These are a perfect gift for little ones or purchase one as a lovely momento of your visit.

Come down to the Scottish Submarine Centre to watch Yellow Submarine tonight at 5pm - get you're tickets in the Tower Cinema or online at www.helensburghboxoffice.com ! While you're here take a look at some of our Yellow Submarine merchandise.

Come along to the Scottish Submarine Centre to pick up one of these beautiful sea-life activity sticker books by Olivia Cosneau

Come down to the Scottish Submarine Centre to pick up these beautiful, stainless steel, sea life page markers - sold in packs of four!

How submarines work.

It's great to get positive feedback.
Thanks for tonight. Boys and I love the yellow submarine....and you did not disappoint us. What an experience. It was amazing. Quote from son no. 1 ‘well, that was unexpected...’😂 then he kept saying it. Fact that he kept saying it shows he was quite speechless. 😂😂for a change. Wonderful. Will be sharing with my friends.

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Come down to the Scottish Submarine Centre to watch Yellow Submarine under our X-51 submarine tonight at 17:00! Buy tickets in The Tower Cinema or on helensburghboxoffice.com
While you are here pick up one of our Yellow Submarine mugs which are now just £9.99 - it is the perfect gift for any Beatles fan.

Come down to the Scottish Submarine Centre to watch Yellow Submarine under our X-51 submarine tonight at 19:00! Buy tickets in The Tower Cinema or on helensburghboxoffice.com
While you are here pick up one of our Yellow Submarine vinyl records for only £25.