Submarine deck suit; jacket

Submarine deck suit consisting of a waterproof jacket with a hood and trousers. These were known as "Ursula" suits as they were first used on the submarine "Ursula". In waxed brown cotton, machine sewn. The jacket has two patch pockets, each closed with two press studs, five press studs closure at the front, also press studs on the cuffs. There is a strap and buckle at the waist and on the hood, and a drawstring round the hood and hem. The elbows are reinforced.

Object Details

ID: ZBA2223
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Submarine deck suit; jacket
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Barbour
Date made: ca. 1940
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 380 mm x 520 mm