*British, Inter-war, HM Submarine K5 – Original Photograph*
Original Photograph of what appears to be a postcard of Inter-War Submarine K5. This photograph originally formed part of the Lou Britton British Submarine Collection, which was acquired by the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport in 2007.
Approximate Dimensions: 20.3cm x 12.8cm (Marked on the front: The ill-fated submarine K5. Sunk with all hands. 57 officers and men at the Western entrance of the Channel whilst exercising with the Atlantic Fleet. 20th January 1921.)
HMS K5, a Royal Navy K-class submarine in service from 1917 to 1921, was lost with all 57 crew during a mock battle in the Bay of Biscay on 20 January 1921. Commanded by Lt. Cmdr. John A. Gaimes with a new crew, K5 signalled a dive but never resurfaced—likely exceeding her maximum depth and being crushed. Her loss, along with similar incidents (such as K13’s), highlighted design flaws in the K-class, including issues with dive trim and vulnerability in deep Atlantic waters, as noted by Rear-Admiral S.S. Hall.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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