Submarine from World War II Found

When we look back at the places where historical events took place, it is not uncommon to find objects left over from those events. Because especially on the battlefields It is still possible – at worst – to find bullets. Specifically II. World War When we look at wars such as those that brought great destruction, the amount of ruins reaches gigantic proportions.

After this introduction “An object from the war was found.It won’t surprise you if we say “. But the object found was a British artifact from the Second World War. submarine When we say that it is, your mind will change a little. Now the real questions we need to ask are: What is this submarine doing there? Was it sunk deliberately? What happened to the crew? and what will happen next?

It lies at a depth of 160 meters.

In fact, this submarine was discovered last spring. However, only at the beginning of last week, details such as the model were revealed. Norway’s scientists who make routine trips over the seas and do studies such as mapping the sea bed. MAREANO The discovery made by the organization was investigated with the support of the British Navy.

The MAREANO team noticed strange structures during their routine trip and decided to take a closer look. with cameras He dived into the wreckage. After examining every aspect of the submarine, the researchers tried to determine which model it was. with submarine experts and the British navy started discussions. As a result, it became clear that the submarine belonged to the British.

As a result of the discussions, the Royal Navy decided that the submarine model was “HMS Thistle”. So why is this submarine here?

HMS ThistleIt reportedly sank on April 10, 1940, as a result of a torpedo from a German submarine. No one from the crew of 53 survived. That’s why this submarine, which has been lying under the sea for years, is no longer available because it sank during the war. crew’s grave It is described as. Its rights are still in the hands of the Royal Navy.

Such was the end of HMS Thistle. Apart from this submarine, 6 more wrecks were examined. Apart from the submarine, the expedition team even came across cargo containing an aircraft engine.