H.M.S. K 7 (1916)

H.M.S. K 7 (1916)
Pendant Number:	K.7
Builder:	Devonport Royal Dockyard
Launched:	31 May, 1916
Commissioned:	Jul, 1916
Sold:	Sep, 1921

H.M.S. K 7 was one of 18 submarines of the "K" class.

Service

On 16 June 1917, K 7 torpedoed U 95 at 59deg 31' N., 1deg 0' W., but the torpedo failed to detonate. Reportedly, the head of the torpedo remained in the target's ballast tank.

K 7 collided on 31 January, 1918 with K 4, which was sinking after receiving greater collision damage at the hands of K 6 in the great misadventure dubbed the Battle of May Island. K 4 was lost with all aboard.

Captains

Dates of appointment are provided when known.

• Lieutenant-Commander Geoffrey Layton, 15 November, 1916 – 8 December, 1916
• Commander Gilbert H. Kellett, 8 December, 1916 – 14 November, 1917
• Lieutenant in Command Samuel M. G. Gravener, 14 November, 1917  (left upon sub paying off, then went to K 16)

See Also

• Wikipedia

Bibliography

"K" Class Submarine

Original Design

K 1

K 2

K 3

K 4

K 5

K 6

K 7

K 8

K 9

K 10

K 11

K 12

K 13

K 14

K 15

K 16

K 17

Improved Design

K 26

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