Whiskey on the Rocks
A plaque on this tiny Swedish island commemorates an unusual Cold War standoff of Soviet submarine intrigue.

📜 Site commemorating the 1981 Soviet submarine U-137 grounding.
🔍 Location of a tense 10-day Cold War standoff in Swedish territorial waters, located on Torumskär Island in the Karlskrona archipelago, Sweden.

Why Go

🗺️ Explore a significant Cold War historical site
📸 Capture unique coastal scenery

Why Avoid

⚠️ Only accessible by boat, water taxi can be expensive

Tips

🚤 Water taxi services available from Karlskrona; consider asking friendly locals for a boat trip to Torumskär Island.

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