On 27 July 1917, Lieutenant (junior grade) Marcus died from injuries suffered during an explosion on Shark, while the submarine was on patrol in Manila Bay, Philippine Islands.

The turbines were designed to produce a total of 27,000 shaft horsepower (20,000 kW) intended to reach a speed of 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph).

The ships carried a maximum of 371 long tons (377 t) of fuel oil which was intended gave them a range of 2,500 nautical miles (4,600 km; 2,900 mi) at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph).

In early 1924, February–March, she joined other ships of the battle force in fleet maneuvers based on a simulated attack on the Panama Canal.

During March and April of that year she again sailed south to take part in Caribbean fleet maneuvers, following which she returned to the West Coast.

Disposed of in accordance with the terms of the London Naval Treaty, she was struck from the Navy list 28 January 1935 and sunk by gunfire 25 June 1935.