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French Submarine Plans 20: Saphir 1928

The French submarine fleet of World War II was one of the largest in the world at that time. It saw action during the Second World War, but had a chequered service history due to the complications created by France's position during the war. During the conflict 59 submarines, over three-quarters of its total strength, was lost.

The type 3 minelayer was represented by the Saphir class, a 1925 order for 6 boats.

Built by Arsenal de Toulon (Toulon, France)  
Ordered  1925 
Laid down 25 May 1926  
Launched 20 Dec 1928  
Commissioned 30 Sep 1930  
End service 8 Dec 1942  
Loss position  
  
History:
Disarmed at Bizerte, Tunisia and captured there by the Italians on 8 December 1942.
Renamed FR 112 by the Italians.
Captured by the Germans at Napels, Italy on 15 September 1943.
Further fate unknown.

Spot info:
Publisher: Marine Nationale 
Year: 1928 
Language: French
Pages: 39 
Format: DJVU, viewer included 
Size: 12 Mb 

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