Hi-tech reconnaissance submarine pops up in port for courtesy visit

The Port of Cork has seen all manner of vessels sail into the harbour over the years, but a hi-tech reconnaissance submarine might be a first.

Arriving early yesterday morning, the Dutch submarine, the HNLMS Dolfijn, is one of four ‘Walrus-class’ vessels which are counted as being among the most modern and sophisticated non-nuclear submarines the world.

The submarine is in Cork on a courtesy visit and is expected to remain in Cork Port for a number of days. It is a sister of lead class submarine HNLMS Walrus which visited Dublin some years ago.