The History of U.S. Submarine Chasers in the Great War
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.
Archives Notes - March 2010: The March issue of the Subchaser Archives Notes is now online.
Overview of Materials
The documents, photos and other materials are grouped into six major sections:
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Subchaser Stories First-hand accounts of service on chasers, unpublished typescripts and journal entries, and the text of Hilary Chambers' book, United States Submarine Chasers.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 Newsletter The newsletter 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. Send comments or questions to the Subchaser Archives Editor.
