Soviet submarine S-117

S-117 (formerly Shch-117) was a Soviet Shchuka-class submarine (V-bis series) that was lost on or about 15 December 1952, due to unknown causes in the Strait of Tartary in the Sea of Japan. The boat may have collided with a surface ship or struck a mine. All 47 crew died in the incident.

Soviet submarine S-117

S-117 (formerly Shch-117) was a Soviet Shchuka-class submarine (V-bis series) that was lost on or about 15 December 1952, due to unknown causes in the Strait of Tartary in the Sea of Japan. The boat may have collided with a surface ship or struck a mine. All 47 crew died in the incident.