HMS 

K5

 (1917

 - 

1921)

HMS K5 (Lt Cdr J A Gaimes) was lost with all hands in the Bay of Biscay on 20 January 1921 after diving to attack battle cruisers during a tactical exercise in the Western Approaches. The reason for the loss was not established but it is believed that the submarine accidentally exceeded its Safe Depth on diving.

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