propellers and on the increased draught. The increase in displacement was actually the reason. The 24 knots for the K Class was achieved at 1980 tons displacement carrying the normal load of 197 tons of oil fuel whereas K26 had a displacement of 2140 tons with 300 tons of oil fuel.
K26 could submerge more rapidly than previous steam submarines, and her diving depth was increased to 250 feet - although there is no apparent reason for the 50 feet increase over that of the K Class.
In 1924, K26 undertook a world voyage which attracted considerable attention. She proceeded via Gibraltar, Malta and the Red Sea, to Columbo and Singapore and, after a short stay there, voyaged back again. She decommissioned in April 1931.
