PHOTO GALLERY #16: Matrozos, submarine of the Hellenic Navy

HS Matrozos as seen from the fast attack craft Degiannis

The third warship that I visited on Friday, October 27 (see previous post here), which was opened to the public at Piraeus harbor due to the forthcoming celebration of Ohi Day (anniversary of the "No"), was a Papanikolis class submarine, the HS Matrozos. Submarine Matrozos was commissioned in March of 2016 and it is the third vessel in the class. The four 65-meter vessels of the Papanikolis class (Type 214HN) submarines, are equipped with  air-independent propulsion (AIP) system, and are the most modern and advanced submarines in service with the Hellenic Navy and some of the most advanced submarines in the world today! The Papanikolis class is indeed the pride of the modern Hellenic Navy. Enjoy some photos from my visit!

HS Matrozos, submarine of the Hellenic Navy

HS Matrozos. Type 214 class submarine

People visiting the submarine

People visiting the submarine

The sail of Matrozos

Sail and hoistable devices

Sail and hoistable devices

The sail that houses periscopes (two), communication antennas (two),
radar, electronic support measures (ESM) mast and snorkel mast

The sail of Matrozos

The aft section of the sail

Upper rudder

View of the aft section

View of the aft section

Another view of the aft section

The aft section of Matrozos

Matrozos as seen from Psara

Matrozos and Degiannis

Another photo of the sail

HS Matrozos

HS Matrozos