by Jacob VanGundy | Published
After disappearing in 1943, a World War II submarine was found near the Greek Island of Donoussa. The fate of HMS Trooper has long been a maritime mystery, but underwater recovery company Planet Blue has finally recovered the ship. Images of the shipwreck also appear to confirm what caused HMS Trooper to disappear.
A World War II submarine disappeared in 1943 while on a secret mission in Nazi-occupied Greece.
Planet Blue has a video of their footage of the World War II submarine wreck that you can watch below.
This video shows the 81-year-old submarine, now aged and teeming with marine life. It also shows extensive damage to the ship, with HMS Trooper blown apart.
A World War II submarine disappeared in 1943 while on a secret mission in Nazi-occupied Greece. It was supposed to transport a group of diplomats to the island of Kalamos before sailing into the Aegean Sea. When the ship failed to return to Beirut after the mission, it was reported missing, and the crew presumed dead.
The submarine was found in the Icarian Sea, North of Donoussa. The Icarian Sea is known for its treacherous weather and choppy waters, making it extremely difficult to find fossils. HMS Trooper was found at the bottom of the sea 830 meters underwater.
Search for HMS Trooper
Kostas Thoctarides led Planet Blue’s efforts to find a missing World War II submarine, using a combination of historical research and modern technology. First, researchers used military records and written observations to narrow down where HMS Trooper disappeared. For general location determination, they use a sonar device and a remotely operated vehicle to locate the site.
Planet Blue has been trying to find a missing World War II submarine for a long time, with many failed attempts. After the trip to Mpumalanga failed 14 times, the group finally managed to find accidents. That expedition was launched to see the ship in 1943 which has since been confirmed as a mistake, possibly not otherwise identified by a British sub as HMS Trooper.
What Happened to the Sub?
The most important information in history will come from the discovery of a World War II submarine. The massive explosion ripped HMS Trooper into three parts, the bow, midships, and stern strewn across the sea floor. The explosion appears to confirm that HMS Trooper was sunk by a German naval mine, solving the mystery of its disappearance and confirming a long-held theory among historians.
After all these years, the families of the World War II submarine crew have finally been informed of what happened. All 64 crew members on board HMS Trooper died when the ship sank, with all crew members officially listed as missing and presumed dead to date. Because of its status as a large military cemetery, Planet Blue left the site undisturbed after acquiring it.
Eight decades after the disappearance of a World War II submarine, Planet Blue has finally solved the mystery of what happened. The discovery of the wreck brought a sense of closure to the story, revealing where the ship sank and what the likely cause was. Thanks to the efforts of Kostas Thoctarides and his team, the fate of HMS Trooper is no longer a mystery.
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