After 35 years of service, the Saphir nuclear attack submarine iis the first of six Rubis-class SNAs that will be retired from active service beginning in the end of July 2019. Sapphire is the second of six French Rubis-class boats. Laid down in Cherbourg on September 1, 1979, she was christened Saphir (Sapphire) two years later, and Commander Roy took command of the first crew on June 26, 1982.

After 35 years of service, the Saphir nuclear attack submarine iis the first of six Rubis-class SNAs that will be retired from active service beginning in the end of July 2019.   Sapphire is the second of six French Rubis-class boats. Laid down in Cherbourg on September 1, 1979, she was christened Saphir (Sapphire) two years later, and Commander Roy took command of the first crew on June 26, 1982.  Stock Photo
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MAXPPP / Alamy Stock Photo

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2K77YXR

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5598 x 3678 px | 47.4 x 31.1 cm | 18.7 x 12.3 inches | 300dpi

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3 July 2019

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Stéphane Geufroi

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