HMS Satyr, British submarine wreck off Norway coast, GB
The S-class submarine HMS Satyr measured 217 feet in length and carried six forward torpedo tubes plus one aft tube for naval operations.
Commissioned in 1943, HMS Satyr engaged in World War II missions, successfully sinking the German submarine U-987 and Norwegian merchant vessel Nordnorge.
The submarine received its name from Greek mythology creatures, reflecting the Royal Navy tradition of naming vessels after mythological entities.
The submarine contained a crew of 48 members and reached maximum speeds of 14.75 knots on surface and 8 knots when submerged.
Between 1952 and 1961, the vessel operated under French Navy command with the name Saphir before returning to British service.
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