Set the scene.
The submarine helped Malta through the wartime supply service nicknamed Magic Carpet. In May 1942, it was assigned to carry surviving submariners away from the island.
Here’s the twist.
After leaving Valletta on 8 May, Olympus struck a mine. Only nine of the 98 men aboard survived the sinking and the attempted swim back.
Why it still matters.
Sonar located the wreck in 2011. Its open hatches are a lasting trace of the attempts to escape.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.