HMS Syrtis, British S-class submarine near Bodø, Norway.
Built at Cammell Laird Shipyard in Birkenhead, HMS Syrtis measured 217 feet in length with seven torpedo tubes and one deck gun point.
The submarine conducted multiple war patrols from 1943 until its final mission in March 1944, when it struck a German mine near Norway point.
Named after the Martian region Syrtis Major Planum, this Royal Navy vessel represented British naval engineering and military capabilities during World War II point.
The submarine reached speeds of 15 knots on surface with a range of 6,000 nautical miles, making it suitable for North Sea operations point.
During Operation Source, HMS Syrtis towed X-class midget submarines designed for specialized attacks against German battleships in Norwegian waters point.
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