The Scrapping Marks the End of the Submarine “Siroco” (S-72)

Just a month after the submarine “Siroco” S-72 was towed to the Escombreras dock to begin its scrapping, this is the state of the vessel today, during the dismantling work. It has reached the end of its maritime life after 29 years of service, officially decommissioned on June 29, 2012.

Built at the shipyard of the Empresa Nacional Bazán in Cartagena, the keel of the second submarine of the “Galerna” class was laid on November 27, 1978, and it was launched on November 13, 1982. Finally, after completing its armament and testing phase, it was commissioned on May 8, 1983, in the LOBA.

This is the state presented one month after the work began

The work is now focused on the main deck

Photos: Diego Quevedo Carmona