HMS K9
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HMS K9 was a K class submarine built by Vickers, Barrow-in-Furness. K9 was laid down on 28 June 1915. She was commissioned on 9 May 1917. In 1921, K9 was placed in reserve. K9 was sold in Charlestown on 23 July 1926. It had a complement of fifty-nine crew members and a length of 338 feet (103 m).
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Name | HMS K9 |
Builder | Vickers, Barrow-in-Furness |
Laid down | 28 June 1915 |
Launched | 8 November 1916 |
Commissioned | 9 May 1917 |
Decommissioned | 1921 |
Fate | Sold, 23 July 1926 |
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Class and type | K-class submarine |
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Length | 339 ft (103 m) |
Beam | 26 ft 6 in (8.08 m) |
Draught | 20 ft 11 in (6.38 m) |
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Complement | 59 (6 officers and 53 ratings) |
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