French submarine Eurydice, Military submarine in Saint-Tropez, France
The French submarine Eurydice was a Daphné-class boat measuring 57.75 meters long and powered by diesel-electric engines. It sank after an underwater explosion off the southern French coast and now rests at depths ranging from 600 to 1,100 meters.
The boat entered service with the French Navy in 1964 and disappeared in 1970 during a patrol mission. The cause of the disaster near Cape Camarat remained unclear for years and claimed the lives of everyone on board.
The wreck rests on the seafloor as a reminder of French naval operations during the Cold War in the Mediterranean. Its story continues to shape how people remember the dangers of submarine service and the sacrifices made at sea.
The wreck lies very deep beneath the surface and is accessible only to specialized diving teams with advanced equipment. Diving conditions off this coast are challenging and require careful planning and experience.
The vessel carried a diesel-electric propulsion system with two shafts generating 1,600 horsepower, enabling strategic underwater maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea.
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