Description: A 65-pence British commemorative stamp featuring the Holland Class submarine of 1901, the Royal Navy’s first operational submarine. The design shows a sepia-toned photograph of the vessel surfaced at sea with crew on deck. Above it is a white technical line drawing of the submarine, and the Queen Elizabeth II silhouette with denomination “65” appears in silver at the upper right. The left margin reads “Holland Class 1901 / 122 tons.”
Circa: 2001
Condition: Poor, ripped off corners
Notes:
Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Navy Submarine Service (1901–2001). The Holland Class submarines were the UK’s first underwater fleet vessels, marking a pivotal moment in naval engineering. The design combines historic photography and blueprint-style illustration, symbolizing the transition from early experimentation to military innovation.