Operation Basalt

Operation Basalt was a military mission conducted by British forces in 1964 to recover valuable equipment from a sunken British submarine, the HMS HMS HMS HMS, which had been lost during World War II. The operation involved careful planning, small underwater vehicles, and expert divers to locate and raise the submarine’s cargo, including weapons and equipment. The goal was to retrieve these items for study and to ensure they did not pose environmental or security risks. It was a significant underwater recovery effort demonstrating advanced diving and salvage techniques.