The Chilean submarine O'Brien was an in the Chilean Navy.
Design and construction
The submarine, built by Scottish company Scott Lithgow, was laid down on 17 January 1971, and launched on 21 December 1972. The planned July 1974 completion was delayed by the need to redo internal cabling. She was commissioned into the Chilean Navy on 15 April 1976. The submarine was named after John Thomond O'Brien, who fought in the Chilean War of Independence.JT O'Brien
Operational history Following her commissioning on 15 April 1976, O’Brien sailed to Chile, arriving at Punta Arenas on 10 August 1976. She served as one of the Chilean Navy’s two Oberon-class submarines alongside Hyatt. The submarines formed part of Chile’s submarine force throughout the late Cold War and remained in service until the early 2000s. In 1997, Chile contracted for the construction of two Scorpène-class submarines to replace the aging Oberon-class boats.
Decommissioning and fate
O'Brien and sister boat Hyatt were replaced by the Thomson-class submarines.
She is now permanently docked in the Chilean city of Valdivia where she is open to visitors as a museum ship. Her sister boat, HMS Ocelot can be visited in Chatham Historic Dockyard in England.
See also List of active Chilean Navy ships List of decommissioned ships of the Chilean Navy
References
External links Chilean Navy World of Navies - Chile