German WWII transport ship Utlandshörn discovered in Barents Sea

A Russian diving research team has discovered and identified the Utlandshörn, a German military transport ship that sank in the Barents Sea during World War II. The discovery was made as part of the "Victory Mosquito Fleet. North" expedition project, supported by the Russian Geographical Society and DOSAAF.

The vessel, built in Hamburg in 1927, originally operated under the name "Cartagena" before being renamed "Golfo de Panama" and finally "Utlandshörn" in 1939. Measuring approximately 105 meters in length with a displacement of 4,400 tons, the ship was utilized by the German Navy to transport military supplies to Wehrmacht forces in the Arctic.

The ship sank on March 16, 1942, after striking a Soviet sea mine while traveling from Liinahamari to Kirkenes. Researchers successfully identified the wreck using video footage, notably identifying the original name "Cartagena" on the ship's bell. The discovery is considered historically significant as it marks one of the early successes of Soviet small combat boats in the Arctic region.