K-Class Submarines

bookworm_020 · 08-13-07, 10:25 PM

Someone was after information on K-Class submarines that the UK made near the end of WW1. I picked up a book which had a whole chapter on them, it makes for sacry reading (Because of the K Class 13 was never used as a sub designation again!

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The M class was based on the the design of the K class, which didn't help them in any way!

Someone asked me for info, but I can't find the old post. So, if your still looking drop me a PM or just reply

SUBMAN1 · 08-14-07, 10:00 AM

Sounds like a mess - http://newwww.navynews.co.uk/article...0002022101.asp

Jimbuna · 08-14-07, 03:19 PM

A bit more info if required

http://www.submariners.co.uk/Boats/B...lass/index.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_K_class_submarine

http://www.gwpda.org/naval/ks000001.htm

http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/k_class.htm

AntEater · 08-14-07, 03:35 PM

Sounds like the diving Edsel, made in China by Mattel...

bookworm_020 · 08-14-07, 09:01 PM

Thanks for all the links!

Hope this helps the one who asked!

Jimbuna · 08-15-07, 06:23 AM

Yer welcome matey

antikristuseke · 08-15-07, 07:33 AM

Were'nt the K class boats those horrible steam powered contraptions which took too long to dive, had no combat success and sank with plenty of good seamen with little to no reason? Allso remember hearing a myth that it was common practice for the crew in forward compartments to call the crew in the rear compartments to confirm if both ends of the boat were indeed diving.

Kapitan · 08-15-07, 08:09 AM

My great great uncle was on HMS K13 when she sank in the gerelock up in scotland he is buried in faslane cematry id apreciate any information on it as well family .

lesrae · 08-15-07, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapitan

My great great uncle was on HMS K13 when she sank in the gerelock up in scotland he is buried in faslane cematry id apreciate any information on it as well family .

If you let me know his name I'll try and get you a photo of the gravestone/memorial next time I'm up there, if that's not too morbid.

PS - It's Gareloch

Kapitan · 08-15-07, 09:58 AM

I cant spell for anything lol a new picture would be nice we have a few already i have been to see it, i do believe its on the second row 3rd or 4th in with the last name shaw Frederick leading stoker.

bookworm_020 · 08-15-07, 09:09 PM

On the 29th of January 1917, just a week after seting 23.5 knts on her speed trial, she started on her final dive trial under the command of Godfrey Herbert. There were 80 men aboard her as well as Francis Goodhart, the captain designate of K14.

At 20 feet there was a report of flooding in the bolier room, and despite ballast blown and the 10 ton forward keel droped she sank to the sea bed 50 feet below.. 31 men drowned in flooding aft of the torpedo room.

Herbert and Goodhart both attempted to escape by the conning tower, Goodhart drwoned, but Herbert made it (He also escaped from the submarine D5 when she hit a mine, blowing him clear of the conning tower).

57 hours later they were able to rescue the remainder of the crew.

6 weeks later the sub was raised and renamed K22

08-13-07, 10:25 PM	#1
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	K-Class Submarines Someone was after information on K-Class submarines that the UK made near the end of WW1. I picked up a book which had a whole chapter on them, it makes for sacry reading (Because of the K Class 13 was never used as a sub designation again!) The M class was based on the the design of the K class, which didn't help them in any way! Someone asked me for info, but I can't find the old post. So, if your still looking drop me a PM or just reply __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired" Last edited by bookworm_020; 08-14-07 at 09:01 PM.

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SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like a mess - http://newwww.navynews.co.uk/article...0002022101.asp __________________

08-14-07, 03:19 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,550 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A bit more info if required http://www.submariners.co.uk/Boats/B...lass/index.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_K_class_submarine http://www.gwpda.org/naval/ks000001.htm http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/k_class.htm __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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AntEater Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 936 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like the diving Edsel, made in China by Mattel... __________________

08-14-07, 09:01 PM	#5
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all the links! Hope this helps the one who asked! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

08-15-07, 06:23 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,550 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yer welcome matey __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-15-07, 07:33 AM	#7
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Were'nt the K class boats those horrible steam powered contraptions which took too long to dive, had no combat success and sank with plenty of good seamen with little to no reason? Allso remember hearing a myth that it was common practice for the crew in forward compartments to call the crew in the rear compartments to confirm if both ends of the boat were indeed diving.

08-15-07, 08:09 AM	#8
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	My great great uncle was on HMS K13 when she sank in the gerelock up in scotland he is buried in faslane cematry id apreciate any information on it as well family . __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

08-15-07, 09:58 AM	#10
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	I cant spell for anything lol a new picture would be nice we have a few already i have been to see it, i do believe its on the second row 3rd or 4th in with the last name shaw Frederick leading stoker. __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

08-15-07, 09:09 PM	#11
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	On the 29th of January 1917, just a week after seting 23.5 knts on her speed trial, she started on her final dive trial under the command of Godfrey Herbert. There were 80 men aboard her as well as Francis Goodhart, the captain designate of K14. At 20 feet there was a report of flooding in the bolier room, and despite ballast blown and the 10 ton forward keel droped she sank to the sea bed 50 feet below.. 31 men drowned in flooding aft of the torpedo room. Herbert and Goodhart both attempted to escape by the conning tower, Goodhart drwoned, but Herbert made it (He also escaped from the submarine D5 when she hit a mine, blowing him clear of the conning tower). 57 hours later they were able to rescue the remainder of the crew. 6 weeks later the sub was raised and renamed K22 __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"