HMS K2 was the second of the K class submarine

British K class submarine

The K class submarines were a class of steam-propelled submarines of the Royal Navy designed in 1913. Intended as large, fast vessels which had the endurance and speed to operate with the battle fleet, they gained notoriety, and the nickname of Kalamity class, for being involved in many accidents....

s and was built at HM Dockyard, Portsmouth, England. She was laid down on 13 November 1915 and was commissioned in May 1917 one year before the end of World War I

World War I

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K2 had an unsuccessful start. In January 1917, she was damaged by an explosion and fire during her first diving trials.

On 11 January 1924, K2 collided with as they departed from Portland Harbour

Portland Harbour

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. K2 smashed a hole in the forward casing of K12 and buckled her bows for about 6 feet (1.8 m). This collision yet again showed the perils of exercising with heavy units.

On 7 November 1924, K2 collided with during exercises.

K2 was sold on 13 July 1926 at Newport

Newport

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