Italian submarine Jalea (1932)

The Jalea was an Italian Argonauta-class submarine built for the Royal Italian Navy (Regia Marina) in the early 1930s. Completed in 1932, Jalea and her sister ships were designed as coastal submarines. These vessels were relatively small and primarily intended for operations in the Mediterranean Sea.

The Jalea's specifications included a displacement of around 680 tons surfaced and approximately 850 tons submerged. She was powered by diesel engines for surface propulsion and electric motors for underwater maneuvering. Her armament typically consisted of torpedo tubes (the exact number varied slightly between vessels in the class) and a deck gun for surface engagements.

Throughout her career, the Jalea primarily participated in training exercises and patrols in the Mediterranean. Details regarding her specific operational history during World War II are somewhat limited. However, like many Italian submarines, she would have been involved in anti-shipping patrols and attempts to intercept Allied convoys.

The Jalea’s ultimate fate remains uncertain. Records indicate she was either sunk or scrapped sometime during or after World War II. Details of her loss, if sunk, are scarce, and further research would be needed to ascertain the exact circumstances of her demise.