ww2 IT subs

Oceanic Submersibles: Balilla, D. Millelire, A. Sciesa, E. Toti (1926-29) Laid down in 1925 and completed in 1928 (Sciesa 1929), these boats were designed by their builders to meet a Navy request for a cruiser submarine capable of operating in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean from Italy’s African colonies, necessitating a high endurance and … Read more

Oceanic Submersibles: Pier Capponi, Giovanni da Procida, Goffredo Mameli, Tito Speri (1926-29) The Mameli-class submarine were the first built for the Regia Marina post-First World War. These were designed by engineer Cavallini in Tosi Yard and became the prototype for future ocean-going Italian submarines in the interwar. Four were built, operational in 1927-29 after being … Read more