K-6

K-6 operating in Florida waters, summer of 1915. A number of crew are seen on the bridge and one person on deck. She appears to be flying a Squadron flag from a "pig stick" atop her #2 periscope and some sort of signal flag from her port flag hoist.

Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman

K-6 in a busy harbor at an unknown location, 1915-1916. There are numerous ships in the background, many of which seem to be sailing vessels.

Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman

K-6 sporting her WWI era "Dazzle" camouflage at Key West, FL., 1917. The paint scheme was removed in favor of the standard haze gray before she deployed to the Azores.

Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman

K-6 with several other submarines moored at what is likely Submarine Base New London, CT., approximately 1919.

Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman

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