INS Dakar, Submarine in Israel
INS Dakar was a submarine of the Israeli Navy that vanished in the Mediterranean Sea in 1968. The wreck was discovered in 1999 lying on the seafloor at a depth of about 3,000 meters (10,000 feet).
The vessel was originally built and commissioned by Britain's Royal Navy in 1943 as HMS Totem. Israel acquired it years later and operated it as INS Dakar until it vanished in 1968.
The loss of this submarine remains deeply remembered in Israeli national memory as a major maritime tragedy. The ship's disappearance continues to shape how people think about naval safety and the sea.
The wreck lies at great depth in the Mediterranean and is generally not accessible to visitors. Learn more about the discovery and its location through maritime museums or historical archives in Israel.
Despite extensive investigations, the exact cause of the sinking remains a mystery. This unsolved puzzle makes the ship a fascinating and puzzling chapter in maritime history that continues to intrigue researchers.
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