C 12 (I 42)
Built By: | Vickers (Barrow) |
Build Group: | C1 |
Fate: | October 1918 - Sank in Immingham dock when main motors failed and she was carried by the tide against a destroyer. She was badly holed in this collision which caused her to sink. She was later raised and put back into service. Sold for scrap 2nd February 1920. |
Commanders
- 1914: Lieutenant Commander Keble White
- 1918: Lieutenant N Manley
1914: 6th Flotilla Chatham, HMS Bonaventure and Hebe
1918: 6th Flotilla. Portsmouth.
In October 1918 submarine C12 was manoeuvring in the harbour when there was a failure of the Main Motors. Before control could be regained the submarine was driven against a Destroyer alongside the Eastern Jetty and the submarine was holed. As the submarine began to sink the First Lieutenant sent 'all hands on deck' whilst he remained below.
Just before the submarine sank completely the Commanding Officer joined the First Lieutenant in the Control Room having shut the Conning Tower hatch on the way down. Having established the condition of the submarine both officers made an escape through the Conning Tower. The submarine was later raised, refitted and returned to Service.
There were no casualties.
Events
27-11-1906 | Laid Down |
09-09-1907 | Launched |
19-01-1908 | Completed |
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