S323 "Sælen" in Copenhagen 🇩🇰 (July 2024)

Welcome to Sælen (meaning "the Seal"), Denmark’s legendary submarine now preserved as a museum ship at Holmen in Copenhagen. Built in 1965 and commissioned into the Royal Danish Navy in 1990, Sælen was one of the Tumleren-class submarines, designed for operations in the shallow waters of the Baltic Sea.
In 2003, Sælen played a role in the US-led Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a small coastal submarine, it was well-suited for operating in shallow coastal waters such as parts of the Persian Gulf, where larger submarines from the U.S. and U.K. faced limitations. This made Sælen an effective platform for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
After completing her mission in the Persian Gulf, Sælen was decommissioned and became part of the Royal Danish Naval Museum's collection. She now stands on dry land at Holmen, the former naval headquarters in central Copenhagen, welcoming visitors who wish to learn about the submarine.
Today, we’re stepping inside Sælen to explore its narrow corridors and tight living quarters. You’ll get a firsthand look at what life was like for its crew and experience the fascinating history of this iconic vessel. Let’s dive in.
Recorded on the 29th of July, 2024