She was launched on 23 May 1902, and successfully concluded deep sea trials in the Irish Sea in August 1902. She was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 2 August 1903. In 1905 the submarine was fitted with a conning tower.
She was introduced on 23 May 1902, and successfully completed oceanographic tests in the Irish Sea in August 1902. She was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 2 August 1903. In 1905 the submarine was fitted with a commanding structure.