HMS Graph

HMS Graph was a Grach class submarine (Soviet designation Project A43) of the Polish Navy, originally built in the Soviet Union. She was launched in 1954 and served in the Polish Navy from 1954 until 1988.

History:

HMS Graph, designated as a medium-sized submarine, was one of several submarines transferred to Poland from the Soviet Union as part of military aid during the Cold War era. These submarines were intended to strengthen the Polish Navy's underwater capabilities. She was constructed at the Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard in Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod). Upon completion, HMS Graph was transferred to Poland and commissioned into service.

Service:

During her service life, HMS Graph participated in numerous exercises and patrols in the Baltic Sea. Her activities typically involved training Polish naval personnel in submarine warfare tactics, conducting reconnaissance missions, and participating in joint exercises with other Warsaw Pact navies. As a Cold War asset, her operations were frequently conducted under the watchful eye of NATO forces. The submarine provided valuable experience for Polish submariners and helped to develop their expertise in submarine operations.

Decommissioning:

HMS Graph was decommissioned from the Polish Navy in 1988, along with her sister ships, as these vessels became obsolete with the advance of submarine technology.