HMS K1, World War I submarine in Gare Loch, Scotland
The HMS K1 measured 339 feet in length and featured twin steam turbines paired with electric motors for surface and underwater propulsion.
The submarine served in the British Royal Navy during World War I until 1917 when it collided with HMS K4 near the Danish coast.
The K-class submarines represented British naval engineering during World War I, combining steam turbine technology with underwater combat capabilities.
The vessel contained eight torpedo tubes, two 4-inch guns, and maintained a surface speed of 24 knots with an 800-nautical-mile operational range.
Following the collision with HMS K4, the Royal Navy deliberately sank HMS K1 using gunfire from HMS Blonde to prevent enemy capture.
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