Emily Chan
Previously, they had identified the wrecks of four other submarines, such as the HMS Perseus in 1997.
With the aid of a remotely operated underwater vehicle, they were able to locate the Triumph, as conditions were not suitable for divers to work in.
According to naval records, the Triumph departed from Alexandria, Egypt, for its final mission in December 1941.
The sub sailed into Despotikos Bay, Greece, off an island near Antiparos in the Cyclades. Then, it sent an encrypted message saying that it had deposited a British military intelligence team.
On January 9, it was scheduled to rescue over 30 British escapees from Antiparos. However, the Triumph never made it, and the escapees were arrested.
The British Royal Navy listed the submarine and crew of 64 as missing at sea after patrolling the Aegean on January 23, 1942.
“The wreck site is treated with respect as it is a maritime war grave of 64 people,” Thoctarides said, referring to the 55 crew members, seven officers, and two commandos who had been onboard.
