Home / News / World News / Article / Items from lost submarine indicate sinking of Indonesian vessel

Items from lost submarine indicate sinking of Indonesian vessel

Navy Chief Yudo Margono said rescuers found several items from the KRI Nanggala 402, which disappeared after its last reported dive on Wednesday off the resort island of Bali, including parts of a torpedo straightener, a grease bottle believed to be used to oil the periscope and prayer rugs.

Listen to this article :
The Indonesian Navy patrol boat KRI Singa (651) loading provisions at the naval base in Banyuwangi in the midst of search operations. Pic/AFP

The Indonesian Navy patrol boat KRI Singa (651) loading provisions at the naval base in Banyuwangi in the midst of search operations. Pic/AFP

Indonesia’s navy on Saturday said items were found from a missing submarine, indicating the vessel with 53 crew members had sank and there was no hope of finding survivors.

Navy Chief Yudo Margono said rescuers found several items from the KRI Nanggala 402, which disappeared after its last reported dive on Wednesday off the resort island of Bali, including parts of a torpedo straightener, a grease bottle believed to be used to oil the periscope and prayer rugs.

Trending Stories

Latest Photoscta-pos

Latest VideosView All

Latest Web StoriesView All

Mid-Day FastView All

Advertisement