HSwMS Nordkaparen, Naval museum submarine in Gothenburg, Sweden.
This Draken-class submarine stretches 69.3 meters (227 feet) and features four torpedo tubes alongside a diesel-electric propulsion system powered by two Pielstick engines. The crew quarters, control room, and technical sections show how 35 sailors lived and worked inside the narrow corridors during missions.
Launched in March 1961 at Saab Kockums in Malmö, the submarine served in the Swedish Navy until 1988. After retirement, it joined the permanent collection at the Maritiman museum.
The vessel takes its name from the North Atlantic right whale, following Swedish naval tradition of naming submarines after marine creatures. This naming practice reflects Sweden's maritime heritage and connection to sea life.
Visitors can explore the submarine interior, examining torpedo systems, the control room, and crew quarters throughout the narrow passageways. The corridors are tight, so wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to climb stairs.
During a speed test in 1980, the submarine surfaced just as a foreign vessel passed directly above. The crew noticed the other hull only meters overhead.
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