HSwMS Bävern (1958)

HSwMS Bävern was a Swedish Draken-class submarine launched in 1958. She was part of the second group of Draken-class submarines, which featured improvements over the initial design. These improvements generally involved enhanced sonar and fire control systems.

The Bävern served in the Swedish Navy, primarily in anti-submarine warfare exercises and coastal defense. The Draken-class submarines were considered advanced for their time, featuring a streamlined hull design and effective acoustic sensors. The name Bävern translates to "Beaver" in English.

She was decommissioned, along with the rest of her class, as newer submarine designs were introduced into the Swedish fleet. The exact decommissioning date is documented but often depends on specific sources. After decommissioning, the fate of HSwMS Bävern varied; often, decommissioned submarines were scrapped, used as targets, or potentially preserved as museum ships, although the Bävern's current status remains unconfirmed. The Draken-class played a vital role in maintaining Swedish neutrality during the Cold War.