Photo 001 shows the launch of the Polish submarine "Dzik."Photo 002 depicts two Polish submarine-- the Dzik and the famous Sokol-- have returned to a British port after successful patrols. The Dzik (Wild Boar) has just finished her first commission. For a year she has worked in the Mediterranean, and her Jolly Roger success flag testifies to the number of her victories there. The Sokol (Falcon) was welcomed back by Captain E. Pławski, Polish Navy Chief of Staff. In her last 12 months' operation, she sank 18 enemy ships-- five small vessels in harbor were sunk with one torpedo. The captain stands by the valves in this photo. The Polish rating on the right holds the DSM. He is CERA "S.S"DSM, Cross of Valour and 2 bars.
Date Created
October 11th, 1942
Type
Photograph
Publisher
Światowy Związek Polaków z Zagranicy, Republic of Poland, World League of Poles Abroad Ministry of Information, Photo Service,