A Conversation with WreckSploration

About this episode

The episode explores the history and mystery surrounding the HNLMS K XI submarine and its interactions over the years.

From conception to reality, its difficult to fathom how many lives crossed paths with the HNLMS K XI. For around twenty-five years, twenty which were in service, she would have had daily interactions with engineers, builders, service man, captains, crew, and various other individuals along the way. In September of 1946, this would all come to an end. A mystery would be born and this submarine would sit at the bottom of the ocean for close to eighty years. A lifetime without interaction, a lif...

People in this episode

Host: Nicholas Hogle

Topics covered

• wreck diving
• submarine history
• maritime mystery
• engineering
• naval service

Keywords

• HNLMS K XI
• submarine
• wreck diving
• naval history
• maritime exploration

Mentioned in this episode

Places: HNLMS K XI

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