Found Submarine Wreck Reveals Disturbing End

Summary by Krater

This video recounts the 1941 sinking of the British submarine HMS Perseus and the incredible survival story of stoker John Capes, who escaped from the wreck and walked hundreds of miles across enemy territory. A 1997 diving expedition finally located the wreck and proved Capes's account to be true.

From the video

Answers: What is the true story of the sinking of HMS Perseus and survivor John Capes?

• World War II submarine sinking
• HMS Perseus wreckage
• John Capes survival story
• Davis Submarine Escape Apparatus

What it concludes

• The 1997 diving expedition located the HMS Perseus close to Capes's estimated coordinates, validating his survival story.
• The aft escape hatch of the HMS Perseus was found wide open, consistent with Capes's account of his escape.