Minerve, Military submarine in France
The Minerve was a French submarine launched in 1934, designed for naval warfare.
The Minerve was in service during the Second World War and sunk by a German aircraft in 1940.
Submarines like Minerve played a crucial role in the development of undersea warfare strategies.
Diving expeditions to sunken submarines honor their history and educate about naval service.
Minerve's wreck provides rare insights into early 20th-century submarine construction.
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Inception
August 17, 1931
Length
68.1 m
Width
5.62 m
GPS coordinates
50.51694,-2.45167
Latest update
August 31, 2026 11:25
