The disappearance of the KRA-Iwan submarine has puzzled Indonesia for over two years. The vessel, with a crew of 35, vanished on its way from Surabaya to Bali on April 15, 2016. No wreckage or bodies have ever been found, leaving many unanswered questions about the submarine’s fate.
The KRA-Iwan was a Type 209/1300 diesel-electric submarine, built in Germany in 1985. It was the first submarine in the Indonesian Navy’s fleet, and was considered one of the country’s most important …