Visit the interior of the submarine P-913 or police boat P-111(reservation required)
Submarine P-913
Tours of the P-913 submarine are guided and operate under a special system due to the specific safety precautions. A guided tour is possible for closed groupss and lasts up to 30 minutes. It is not possible to do this tour without purchasing a museum ticket. Combined tickets can be purchased according to the current price list. Due to the great demand prior booking is MANDATORY. To book, call +38631775002 or write to us at [email protected].
The P-913 submarine was part of the project of building Una-class submarines for the fleet of the then Yugoslav Navy. In the 1980s, the navy came to the conclusion that larger submarines were not suitable for executing a variety of tasks and they were also searching for a more economical approach to enlarging the submarine fleet. In total, six submarines were built and they were all named after rivers from each of the socialist republics in Yugoslavia. The Zeta submarine was built in 1985 in the Brodosplit Special Objects Shipyard in Split. The main task of these pocket or commando submarines was mainly the transportation and support of marine commandos.
The P-913 Zeta submarine represents an incredible example of technical heritage, standing as a testament of the human ability to operate in the difficult conditions of the ocean’s depths. It is also part of our own technical history as the submarine in the Park of Military History allows school and other groups as well as individuals to learn about the amazing contribution of Slovenian knowledge and industrial potential in designing and building submarines as well as the life stories of many Slovenian submariners who served in the Austro-Hungarian, Italian and both Yugoslav navies. Many Slovenian submariners reached the highest military ranks and the number of Slovenians among submarine commanders in the Yugoslav Navy was disproportionately high.
Technical data:
Length: 19.7 m
Width: 2.7 m
Height: 3.7 m
Weight: 76 t
Depth: 105 m (operating), 130 m (design), 182 m (calculated)
Speed: 8.2 knots (maximum submerged), 6 knots (maximum surfaced)
Crew: 4 mine layers + 6 marine commandos with full gear
Armament: 4 AIM-70 or M82 naval mines, 4 underwater scooters with 6 M66 or M7 naval mines
Police boat P-111
The tours of the police boat P-111 are guided and, due to special security measures, follow a precise system. A guided tour is available for organised groups. Viewing the interior of the police boat is not possible without visiting the museum. Combined tickets can be purchased according to the valid price list. A PRIOR BOOKING is MANDATORY for visiting the interior of the police boat P-111 at 031 775 002 or via [email protected].
The police boat P-111 was the largest former patrol and rescue vessel of the Slovenian Maritime Police. It was used for carrying out tasks such as protecting the national border, monitoring border crossings at maritime checkpoints, enforcing fishing regulations, rescuing people and property at sea, and performing environmental protection duties. Especially in its early years, the P-111 was frequently used as a protocol vessel.
The vessel was manufactured by Avionautica in Viareggio, Italy. Due to financial difficulties, its delivery was delayed until spring 1995. Initially, the police boat was equipped with MTU 8V 396 TB 93 engines, which were not suited for short-term sailing, causing multiple operational issues. Since 2004, after the installation of Caterpillar C32 engines (each 1,652 HP), the P-111 has operated flawlessly. On board, there was also a P-45 auxiliary inflatable boat with a jet drive, used when the P-111 could not navigate in shallow waters due to its size and construction.
Technical specifications:
- Length: 19.86 m
- Width: 5.0 m
- Draught: 1.8 m
- Weight: 44 t
- Maximum speed: 37 knots (68.5 km/h)
- Crew: 4 members
For the P-111 to set sail, four crew members were required on board, but the vessel also had space for nine additional people. The boat was designed to allow the crew to stay on board for extended periods if necessary.
In 2021, the police boat P-111 was transported from the coast to the Park of Military History as part of an extremely demanding logistics operation called “Argo II.” The vessel, which belongs to the Museum of Slovenian Police, is now exhibited on the plateau of the Park of Military History alongside other XXL exhibits.
