RHS TRITON (1928 - 1942)
The Greek submarine RHS TRITON (Lieutenant E Kongogiannis RHN) was sunk on 16 November 1942 by the German destroyer Hermes (former Greek Vassilefs Georgios) and submarine chaser UJ2102 in the Aegean Sea.
During an epic five-and-a-half-hour battle, 49 depth charges were fired at TRITON and she was rammed twice. TRITON fired torpedoes at her pursuers and the engagement ended with a close quarter's exchange of gunfire, during which even hand guns were used. Thirty survivors were taken prisoner.
(Source: Hellenic Submarines, 2010)
PEOPLE WHO DIED WHILE SERVING IN THIS UNIT
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| CARTER | A S | Sub Lt | SANF | |
| COLE | G W A | PO Tel | ||
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