The Subchaser Archives is a naval history collection devoted to the 110' submarine chasers of the Great War and the men who served on them, primarily covering 1917 to 1919.

Overview of Materials

The documents, photos and other materials are grouped into six major sections:
Access any section from any page using the menu on the left.

The Chasers
Profiles of individual chasers, a large collection of chaser photographs arranged by hull number, photo collections and sets, crew information and crew photos.

Tactics & Equipment
submarine pursuit and attack tactics, chaser engines, chaser armament, and other devices indluding radio equipment and navigation tools.

Subchaser Stories
First-hand accounts of service on chasers, unpublished typescripts and journal entries, and the text of Hilary Chambers' book, United States Submarine Chasers.

Chaser Models
Information and diagrams on hull design and paint scheme, a collection of close-aboard photographs, model kit descriptions, and a showcase of chaser models.

Monthly Bulletin
The bulletin of The Subchaser Archives, The Subchaser Archives Notes, is posted monthly, and showcases new items and research.

Document Archives
Primary source documents on submarine hunting, orders, instructions, requisition invoices, and other documents.

Many individuals have contributed to The Subchaser Archives, including descendants of subchaser crewmen, historians, scale model makers, and others with an interest in the subject. Their generous contributions keep the site alive and give it a breadth that would otherwise be lacking.