Resting place of ORP Orzeł still unknown

The research conducted in recent days by the ORP Lech submarine has not brought the expected results. As it turns out, the examined object is not the wreck of the wanted Polish submarine ORP Orzeł. However, the failure does not change the plans of the Navy, which will continue its search.

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Despite initial reports of many structural similarities between the ORP Orła and the wreck examined, it turned out that they are two different vessels. More details and results of the research will be available soon, as soon as the ORP Lech crew will prepare their report from the expedition.

The mystery shrouding the pride of the fleet of the Second Republic of Poland is still waiting for its solution. Let’s hope that the growing interest in this topic will help to speed up the discovery of the place where the Eagle “anchored” for the last time.

The submarine ORP Orzeł entered service in 1939 and was at that time one of the most modern vessels of its class in the world. It is remembered mainly for its daring escape from the Tallinn harbour, where it was interned.

The daring action of the crew allowed them to get out of the harbour and set a course for Britain. Breaking through to the Allied-controlled zone was an amazing and brave feat, as the ship had previously been almost completely disarmed and stripped of her maps.

The Polish unit set off on its last voyage on 23 May 1940. The story of ORP Orzeł fires the imagination of many people, resulting in a number of theories about the ship’s last days. What really happened in those days? Let us hope that the efforts of all those involved in the search will soon allow us to answer this question.

Source: polska-zbrojna.pl
Photo: Sonar picture of the wreck of the submarine. Photo: The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office