In a momentous occasion steeped in naval tradition and camaraderie, the veteran submariner Tramontana bid farewell to active duty. The farewell ceremony took place at the Arsenal’s submarine base in Cartagena, in the presence of none other than Vice Admiral Pedro Luis de la Puente García-Gan, Chief Admiral of the Cartagena Arsenal. . The gathering was made even more meaningful by the presence of Tramontana’s former commander and crew, all of whom participated in the ceremonial retirement.
Tramontana was meticulously built at the Empresa Nacional Bazan shipyard in Cartagena (now known as Navantia) and holds an important place in Spain’s naval history. As her fourth of the prestigious Galerna class submarines, this submarine reached the surface for the first time on November 30, 1984. Concepción Villalba Ibáñez, wife of then Minister of Defense Narcís Serra y Serra, officiated at the ship and had the honor of presiding over her launching ceremony. sponsor.
Under the skilful command of German Lieutenant Commander Medina Sánchez, Tramontana set out on her maiden underwater voyage on July 5, 1985. By the end of that year, she officially joined the Navy. Since then, Tramontana, along with her dedicated crew, has planned an impressive journey covering 315,144 nautical miles in her lifetime. Amazingly, 218,384 of those miles were bravely submerged, creating an indelible legacy that rises from the depths.
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The Tramontana team has been active since its maiden voyage, participating in numerous operations and exercises both domestically and internationally. Notable achievements include the firing of a combat torpedo in October 2004, the sinking of a surface ship during a naval exercise, and playing a key role in resolving the Perezil crisis in 2002.
In 2011, Tramontana was deployed to the Libyan conflict and was in the midst of a critical mission. She made significant contributions to Operation Unified Protector. As a member of NATO, Tramontana has demonstrated a commendable commitment to counter-terrorism operations, frequently engaged in operations Active Endeavor and Sea Guardian. Moreover, its role in Operation Sofia was of vital importance in the territory of the European Union.
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It is important to note the period from 2014 to 2017, when Tramontana underwent its fourth extensive inspection. Critical testing of this component and equipment was carried out by Navantia and other supporting companies. After this rigorous audit, the submarine was scheduled to return to naval service in May 2017 and remain in service until her scheduled retirement date of February 16, 2024.
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