S4 Ep9: The Sinking of K13

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Jun 24, 202214:02Society & Culture

In January 1917 the submarine K13 was in Gare Loch undergoing its very last trials before going into service. One brief, 15 minute dive just to check one last thing and K13 would be ready to go. Shortly after the sub sli...

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